What's better on a Sunday morning than a decadent, flaky, sweet French Toast Casserole??? A Chocolate French Toast Casserole!
I had so much fun putting together this delicious Chocolate French Toast Casserole with the new Chocolate French Toast Mix from Nellie's Free Range! I loved getting to try this new product for our weekend dose of sweetness! Their French Toast Mixes come in a Classic flavor and a Chocolate flavor. I've now tried both, and I absolutely adore them! The mixes come in a resealable pouch for multi-use; all you have to do it measure out the mix, pour in water or milk, and get to dipping! Click HERE your own pack of the French Toast mix on Amazon today!
I'm telling you, this recipe would be wonderful for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning! If you've got a crowd, this is sure to get them moving in the morning! Grab some warm coffee, some fresh fruit, and I guarantee you'll make someone's day with this dish!
For this sweet treat, you'll need:
Casserole:
- 1 Full Package of Nellie's Free Range Chocolate French Toast Mix
- Butter
- 1 Loaf of Brioche or Challah bread, sliced or torn into pieces (that part's really up to you!)
- 2 Cups of Milk
Toppings:
- Chocolate Ganache
- 4 oz Semi Sweet Chocolate
- ½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Homemade Whipped Cream:
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Additional:
- Mini Marshmallows
- Chocolate Chips
- Fresh Raspberries or Strawberries
This recipe is incredibly easy and comes together in just about an hour!
To get started, preheat the oven to 350° and lay out the brioche or challah slices into a buttered 9x13 casserole dish. I sliced mine into triangles and arranged them at an angle for a pretty effect!
Now, combine the French Toast Mix and milk and whisk to combine.
Pour the mixture directly over the bread, making sure to pour the mix over each piece of bread.
Bake the casserole at 350° for 40 - 45 minutes, depending on how crispy you like the corners of the bread.
While you wait, place the mixing bowl and metal whisk of your stand mixer in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. You need it super cold to make the whipped cream!
When the casserole is finished, pull it out and allow it to cool just slightly.
While the casserole is cooling, prepare the ganache.
- Place the finely chopped semi sweet chocolate in a bowl.
- In a separate, microwave safe dish, heat the heavy cream for 1 minute. Do not let the cream boil!
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Don't touch it! Just let it do it's thing.
- Slowly stir the chocolate with a metal spoon or whisk until it is shiny and pourable.
Pour the ganache over the prepared casserole and decorate it with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and fresh raspberries.
For serving, I recommend a dollop of homemade whipped cream! Homemade whipped cream is actually much easier than you'd think to make!
- Pour the heavy cream into the frozen mixing bowl and set your stand mixer to the third or fourth speed (relatively fast).
- Let the stand mixer whip for 3 - 5 minutes, until you start seeing shallow peaks form.
- Add in the vanilla and half of the powdered sugar, and let it whip for another minute.
- Taste, and if you feel it needs the rest of the powdered sugar, add it, and let it whip for one additional minute. (Everyone's taste buds are different when it comes to fresh whipping cream, I've found.)
- Serve the whipped cream alongside the Chocolate French Toast Casserole.
I hope you enjoyed this recipe! Check out the Nellie's French Toast Mix on Amazon today and create your own decadent masterpiece!
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Chocolate French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
French Toast Casserole
- 1 Full Package of Nellieu0026#39;s Free Range French Toast Mix chocolate flavor
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 tablespoon Butter
Chocolate Ganache
- 4 oz Semi Sweet Chocolate finely chopped
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Homemade Whipped Cream
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Additional
- Miniature Marshmallows
- Chocolate Chips
- Fresh Raspberries or Strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Slice or tear the brioche and place into a buttered 9x13 casserole dish.
- Combine the milk and French toast mix and whisk to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the bread slices and bake at 350° for 40 - 45 minutes.
- Place the metal bowl and whisk of your stand mixer in the freezer for at least 15 minutes while the casserole is baking.
- Pull the casserole out of the oven and allow it to slightly cool while you prepare the toppings.
- To prepare the ganache, place the finely chopped chocolate into a bowl. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave for 1 minute, just until barely boiling. Donu0026#39;t let it come to a full boil!
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 - 3 minutes. Then slowly stir the ganache into a silky pourable mixture. Pour over the casserole.
- To prepare the whipped cream, pour the heavy cream into the cold mixing bowl, turn on your mixer and let it whip the cream for 3 to 4 minutes at medium high speed.
- Add the vanilla and half of the powdered sugar, let it whip another minute, taste, and add more sugar if desired.
- If more sugar was added, whip again for another minute until peaks form and serve immediately.
- Garnish the casserole with miniature marshmallows, chocolate chips, and fresh raspberries. Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
