Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Casserole
Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Casserole starts with mini pb & j sandwiches, soaked in a custard mixture overnight similar to bread pudding. This easy breakfast recipe is perfect for serving with knife and fork with fresh fruit for special occasions and holidays. They are also easily separated and eaten on the go like French toast sticks on busy week days.
Kathleen Phillips: GritsAndGouda.com
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Ingredients
12 slices of thick-cut hearty white bread
1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter
6 tablespoons of grape jam or jelly
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups of whole milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3/4 cup of sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of butter, salted
Instructions
- Prepare a 13x9 inch baking dish by coating with cooking spray or lightly greasing with butter.
- Spread a rounded tablespoonful of peanut butter on 6 slices of bread. Then spread 1 level tablespoonful of jam or jelly on the other 6 slices of bread. (I leave the crust on!)
- With a serrated knife (steak knife will work), make one cut down the middle of each sandwich lengthwise. Then, make two crosswise cuts across the lengthwise cut. This will create 6 pieces. Arrange 6 pieces across the short end, with the cut side up. Repeat this procedure with the remaining pieces.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs with a fork or whisk. Gradually whisk in milk, then add sugar and salt. The drizzle this mixture slowly over the sandwich pieces until all pieces are coated. It’s ok if the mixture pools at the bottom. The bread will soak it up.
- Place butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and cover with a paper towel. Microwave on HIGH for 25 seconds. Stir gently until the butter is completely melted.
- Using a pastry brush, brush or drizzle melted butter over the sandwich pieces. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the fridge 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to eat - preheat oven to 325F degrees. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup, if you like.
Estimated Nutritional Information
Calories:
297kcal
