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Chocolate french toast casserole with chocolate chips and pecans in white oval dish.
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Chocolate French Toast Casserole

This delicious chocolate french toast casserole is soft and fluffy on the inside and comes with a topping of sugar and pecans for a crunchy finish. Made with moderate amounts of fat and sugar and ready in under 40 minutes.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine International, vegetarian
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 328kcal
Author Monika Dabrowski

Equipment

  • 20/22 cm (8/9'') casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces dinner rolls approx. 3 medium rolls (brioche, white or whole wheat rolls) torn into chunks
  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup milk any
  • 1½ tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks, any
  • 1½ tablespoons demerara sugar
  • ⅓ cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons butter
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/ gas mark 5. Lightly grease a medium size casserole dish (20/22 cm, 8/9'') and set aside.
    In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, cacao and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Place the bread chunks in your casserole dish, pour in the egg mixture and stir well.  Set aside for 2-3 minutes then give another stir (most of the mixture will have been absorbed). Scatter the chocolate chips over the top tucking gently in-between the bread pieces.
  • Press the pecans gently into the mixture, sprinkle the demerara sugar and drizzle the melted butter over the casserole. Bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes (until the top is crispy and the pecans are lightly browned).
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

  • French toast bread: I recommend using soft rolls including brioche, plain white or whole wheat (they will absorb the egg mixture quickly). Alternatively use bread slices.
  • Stir the egg and bread mixture gently so the bread pieces remain intact.
  • If you prefer the bread pieces to cook separately use a larger casserole dish and arrange the bread in a single layer.  Your casserole will probably need less time in the oven.
  • You can prepare this chocolate french toast casserole ahead (the night before) and refrigerate until you are ready to bake it. Bake in a preheated oven as per Instructions.
  • Cacao: Use either cacao or cocoa powder. I tend to use cacao as it's a little healthier.
  • Best served immediately.  Delicious with maple syrup, fruit compote or fresh berries.
  • Not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 8mg