{"id":60749,"date":"2018-12-24T00:28:02","date_gmt":"2018-12-23T13:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=60749"},"modified":"2026-02-16T00:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:26:26","slug":"french-toast-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/french-toast-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"French Toast Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Easy baked <strong>French Toast Casserole<\/strong> with a cinnamon and brown sugar syrup that soaks into every golden corner? Yes please. This is the kind of breakfast that makes people wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good before they have even brushed their teeth. For an even cozier twist, <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/apple-pie-french-toast-bake\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/apple-pie-french-toast-bake\/\">apple pie French toast casserole<\/a> brings soft baked apples and warm spice into the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a delicious spin on a classic breakfast recipe designed to feed a crowd with minimal effort. Instead of flipping slice after slice at the stove, this french toast casserole recipe comes together in one dish. You can prepare it overnight for deeper flavour or bake it straight away for a warm, comforting french toast bake that feels indulgent but is secretly simple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/French-Toast-Casserole-IMAGE-53.jpg\" alt=\"Yummy French Toast Casserole \" class=\"wp-image-60765\" title=\"French Toast Casserole baked in a white Staub baking dish #cafedelites #French #toast #casserole #Texas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/French-Toast-Casserole-IMAGE-53.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/French-Toast-Casserole-IMAGE-53-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/French-Toast-Casserole-IMAGE-53-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/French-Toast-Casserole-IMAGE-53-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/French-Toast-Casserole-IMAGE-53-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/French-Toast-Casserole-IMAGE-53-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-makes-this-recipe-so-good\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes This Recipe So Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">French Toast Casserole works because every element has a job to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cinnamon brown sugar syrup baked right in:<\/strong> Instead of just drizzling syrup on top, a rich cinnamon and brown sugar mixture melts into the bread as it bakes. That means flavour in every bite, not just on the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crowd friendly structure:<\/strong> This simple french toast casserole is built to slice cleanly and hold its shape, making it perfect for brunch tables and holiday mornings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overnight or same day flexibility:<\/strong> Letting it rest overnight creates deeper flavour and better texture, but it is just as reliable when baked immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft centre with golden top:<\/strong> The contrast between the custardy interior and lightly crisp edges is what makes this french toast casserole recipe feel bakery worthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredients-that-make-it-shine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients That Make It Shine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-IngredientShot-1.jpg\" alt=\"Flay lay photo of ingredient shot of thick cut bread, milk, ground nutmeg, fruits, ground cinnamon, icing sugar, pure vanilla eggs, light brown sugar\" class=\"wp-image-127380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-IngredientShot-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-IngredientShot-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-IngredientShot-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-IngredientShot-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-IngredientShot-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-IngredientShot-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need anything complicated to make this French Toast Casserole unforgettable. Just the right combination of everyday staples working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thick Cut Bread:<\/strong> Brioche or challah works beautifully because it absorbs the custard without collapsing. Slightly stale bread is even better since it soaks up more flavour while keeping its structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> These form the custard base and give the casserole its soft centre and sliceable finish once baked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong> Milk keeps the texture creamy and balanced without making the casserole too heavy. It is all you need here to create that classic french toast bake consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown Sugar and Cinnamon:<\/strong> This duo creates that warm, caramel-like syrup layer that melts into the bread as it bakes, giving this simple french toast casserole its signature flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Please see <a href=\"#recipe-card\" id=\"#recipe-card\">recipe card<\/a> at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-french-toast-casserole\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make French Toast Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"Lightly grease a 9\u00d713 inch baking dish\" class=\"wp-image-127370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep The Baking Dish:<\/strong> Lightly grease a 9\u00d713 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"Melt butter, stir in 1 cup brown sugar, then spread evenly across the bottom of the dish.\" class=\"wp-image-127371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Make Brown Sugar Butter Base:<\/strong> Melt butter, stir in 1 cup brown sugar, then spread evenly across the bottom of the dish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Beat together eggs, milk, and vanilla \" class=\"wp-image-127421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step3-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step3-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step3-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step3-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Mix The Custard:<\/strong> Beat together eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth and fully combined to create the soaking mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step4.jpg\" alt=\"Combine remaining brown sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate bowl \" class=\"wp-image-127373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step4-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare The Spiced Sugar:<\/strong> Combine remaining brown sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate bowl until evenly mixed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step5.jpg\" alt=\"Arrange half the bread over the sugar base, pour over half the custard, then sprinkle with half the spiced sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-127376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step5-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Layer The First Half:<\/strong> Arrange half the bread over the sugar base, pour over half the custard, then sprinkle with half the spiced sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step6.jpg\" alt=\"Add remaining bread, pour over remaining custard, top with spiced sugar, press gently, then cover and refrigerate.\" class=\"wp-image-127377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step6-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Add remaining bread, pour over remaining custard, top with spiced sugar, press gently, then cover and refrigerate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step7.jpg\" alt=\"Remove from fridge 20 minutes before baking, then bake covered at 350\u00b0 F for 30 minutes\" class=\"wp-image-127378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step7-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Bake Covered First:<\/strong> Remove from fridge 20 minutes before baking, then bake covered at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step8.jpg\" alt=\"Bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until golden and set\" class=\"wp-image-127379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/FrenchToastCasserole-Step8-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Uncover And Finish:<\/strong> Bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until golden and set, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to balance the sweetness of your French Toast Casserole with something savoury and satisfying, <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/garlic-green-beans\/\">Garlic Green Beans<\/a> are a surprisingly smart choice. They add freshness and a little bite to the plate, especially if you are serving this for a bigger brunch spread. For something heartier, <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/sausage-rolls\/\">Sausage Roll<\/a> brings buttery pastry and savoury filling that pairs beautifully with the cinnamon and brown sugar flavours in your french toast bake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To round everything out with something bright and refreshing, <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/lemon-herb-mediterranean-pasta-salad\/\">Mediterranean Pasta Salad<\/a> works beautifully. The tangy dressing and crisp vegetables cut through the richness of a simple french toast casserole and keep the table feeling balanced rather than overly sweet. If you are building a full sweet and savory spread, you can also add a stack of my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/chocolate-stuffed-churro-pancakes\/\">cinnamon-sugar chocolate stuffed pancakes<\/a>. Together, these dishes create a brunch spread that feels abundant, thoughtful, and easy to share.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-tips-for-the-best-french-toast-casserole\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips For The Best French Toast Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use slightly stale bread for better absorption and structure. Fresh bread can become too soft once soaked in the custard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the bread gently into the egg mixture before refrigerating so every slice absorbs evenly and bakes up custardy, not dry in spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the casserole sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before baking if it has been refrigerated overnight. This helps it bake more evenly from centre to edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep it covered for the first part of baking to prevent the top from browning too quickly while the centre sets properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncover for the final 15 minutes to achieve that golden top with lightly crisp edges. That contrast is what makes a great french toast casserole recipe stand out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-faq-s\">Recipe FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733457286629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Use Soft Sandwich Bread Instead Of Brioche?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, but let it dry out first. Soft sandwich bread absorbs custard quickly and can turn too soft, so leaving it out for a few hours helps it hold its shape during baking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770927160154\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why Is My French Toast Casserole Soggy In The Middle?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It usually needs more baking time. The centre should be set and not liquid. If the top is browning too fast, loosely cover with foil and continue baking until fully cooked through.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770927160900\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Do I Know When It Is Fully Baked?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Insert a knife into the centre. It should come out mostly clean with no runny custard, and the middle should feel set when lightly pressed.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-card\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-60783\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"60783\" data-servings=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\"><div class=\"cwp-food-header\">\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-header__right\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-square nopin\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/French-Toast-Casserole-IMAGE-53-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-300x300 size-300x300\" alt=\"Yummy French Toast Casserole\" 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wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Karina Carrel<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label 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A decadent spin on a classic breakfast recipe that can feed a crowd! Minimal work and effort filled with incredible flavours. 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aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"8\" data-recipe=\"60783\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;unsalted butter\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 1\/4&#032;cup&#032;light brown sugar&#032;packed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">light brown sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">packed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;loaf&#032;sliced bread&#032;thick, about 2-inches thick\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">loaf<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sliced bread<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">thick, about 2-inches thick<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6&#032;large&#032;eggs\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;milk&#032;full fat or 2%\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">full fat or 2%<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;ground nutmeg\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground nutmeg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;icing sugar&#032;to dust\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">icing sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to dust<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;handful&#032;strawberries&#032;blueberries, blackberries, kiwi fruits, pineapple, bananas or any other fruit to serve.\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">handful<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">strawberries<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">blueberries, blackberries, kiwi fruits, pineapple, bananas or any other fruit to serve.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-60783-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-60783-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"60783\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Lightly grease an oven safe 9&#8243;\u00d713&#8243; baking dish (22 cm x 33 cm).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt butter in a small pot over low heat. (Alternatively, melt in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until melted.)&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add 1 cup brown sugar, mixing well to combine. (If on the stove, let simmer for 1 minute to slightly dissolve the sugar.)<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit\">Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread out to evenly coat.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Beat together eggs, milk and vanilla. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Combine remaining brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Arrange bread in a single layer over the butter\/sugar mixture in the dish.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour half of the egg wash over bread. Top with half of the brown sugar\/cinnamon.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Arrange remaining bread slices over the top. Pour over remaining egg wash and top with remaining brown sugar\/cinnamon. Lightly press bread into the egg wash to ensure slices are evenly soaked.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to soak up the custard mixture, or overnight for the best results<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">When ready to bake, take the dish out of the refrigerator 20 minutes before baking (if it has been in overnight) to get the chill out.&nbsp;<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for a further 15 minutes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60783-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Top with icing\/powdered sugar. Serve with the syrup from the dish.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-60783-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>For extra decadent French Toast Casserole, serve with a dollop of whipped cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-60783-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">566<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">80<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">177<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">494<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">313<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">42<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">659<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">314<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"has-tiny-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 46 49\" fill=\"none\"><g fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--secondary)\" clip-path=\"url(#a)\"><path d=\"M0 24.617c0 13.233 10.766 24 24 24l.002.001c8.65 0 16.526-4.59 20.81-12.05l-2.764-1.422C38.296 41.572 31.478 45.521 24 45.521c-11.526 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