French Toast Casserole and Baked Scrambled Eggs (2026)

Trying to make the most of french toast casserole baked? You are in the right place. Below we break it down in plain English, with practical tips you can actually use.

Key Takeaways

• Here’s another one of our favorite “breakfast for dinner” recipes!
• Everyone in my family loves this French Toast Casserole.
• The crunchy cinnamon topping takes it up a notch!

Here’s another one of our favorite “breakfast for dinner” recipes! Everyone in my family loves this French Toast Casserole. The crunchy cinnamon topping takes it up a notch! We eat it plain or with syrup, but other yummy toppings would be whipped cream and berries.

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This French Toast Casserole does needs to be refrigerated overnight (or at least for 8-10 hours), but it’s so simple to throw together (it literally takes 15 minutes to prep!). I love making this with discounted bread from the clearance cart at the back of Walmart!

I like serving it with Baked Scrambled Eggs to balance out the sweetness , and also because I’m already using the oven for the bake. Plus, it’s nice not to have to stand and stir the eggs over the stovetop. You stir it one time and that’s it! I also served blueberries tonight, because I got a excellent deal on them this past week and we are trying to eat as numerous of them as possible before freezing the rest.

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Ingredients:

French Toast Casserole:

• 1-lb loaf French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (Walmart) , $0.99
• 8 large eggs (Publix - $1.50/dozen) , $1
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (Aldi - $4.85 for 4 cups) , $1.22
• 2 cups milk (Aldi - $3.33 for 1 gallon)  , $0.42
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (Aldi - $1.95 for 2lbs)  , $0.11
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (Aldi - $1.09 for 4.6 tablespoons)  , $0.16
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla (Aldi - $3.85 for 2 fluid ounces)  , $0.96

Streusel Topping:

• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar (Aldi - $1.95 for 2lbs)  , $0.08
• 3 Tablespoons sugar (Aldi - $3.09 for 4lbs)  , $0.09
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Aldi - $1.09 for 4.6 tablespoons)  , $0.08
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 Tablespoons cold butter (Aldi - $0.85 per stick) , $0.22

Total for French Toast Bake: $5.33 (serves 6+)

Baked Scrambled Eggs:

• 12 large eggs (Publix - $1.50/dozen) , $1.50
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk (Aldi - $3.33 for 1 gallon)  , $0.26
• 4 Tablespoons butter, melted and cooled (Aldi - $0.85 per stick) , $0.43
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Pepper, for serving
• Fresh herbs for garnish, if desired

Total for Baked Scrambled Eggs: $2.19 (serves 6)

Blueberries on the Side:

• Blueberries (Sawyer’s Produce - $1.25 for 18 ounces) , $1.25

Grand Total for Dinner: $8.77

How to Make French Toast Casserole and Baked Scrambled Eggs:

1. The night before, follow the directions here (or on the recipe card below) to prep the casserole and streusel topping. Cover both tightly with cling wrap and store in the refrigerator.

2. About an hour before you plan to eat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the French Toast Casserole for 40-50 minutes or until golden and set.

3. While the casserole is in the oven, prep the Baked Scrambled Eggs using the directions here.

Both the french toast and the eggs can be cooked in the oven simultaneously (they cook at the same temp) so that dinner can be ready all at once!

4. Serve with blueberries (or other fruit of your choice) and whipped cream or syrup.

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Simple French Toast Casserole and Baked Scrambled Eggs

Author BrigetteCourse Breakfast, dinner, Main Course, Side DishCuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesFrench Toast Casserole Resting Time 8 hours hours Servings 8 Print Pin Share Everyone in my family loves this French Toast Casserole and Baked Scrambled Eggs!  The French Toast Casserole does need to be refrigerated overnight (or at least for 8-10 hours), but it’s so simple to throw together (it literally takes 15 minutes to prep!). I love making this with discounted bread from the clearance cart at the back of Walmart! The Baked Scrambled Eggs are an excellent way to add more protein and balance the sweetness of the casserole. Add some blueberries and you have a complete and satisfying family meal for under $10! Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

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Ingredients for French Toast Casserole Base:

• 1- lb loaf French or Italian bread cut into 1-inch cubes (Walmart) , $0.99
• 8 large eggs Publix - $1.50/dozen , $1
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream Aldi - $4.85 for 4 cups , $1.22
• 2 cups milk Aldi - $3.33 for 1 gallon , $0.42
• 1/4 cup brown sugar Aldi - $1.95 for 2lbs , $0.11
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon Aldi - $1.09 for 4.6 tablespoons , $0.16
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla Aldi - $3.85 for 2 fluid ounces , $0.96

Streusel Topping Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar Aldi - $1.95 for 2lbs , $0.08
• 3 Tablespoons sugar Aldi - $3.09 for 4lbs , $0.09
• Final Thoughts

  The bottom line: a little research on french toast casserole baked goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is one click away.

  Originally published at moneysavingmom.com.