Keto French Toast Casserole

Keto French Toast Casserole tastes just like your favorite brunch treat with a mere fraction of the carbs. And you can prep it a day in advance so it’s perfect for holidays and gatherings!

Why you will adore this recipe

If you’re tired of settling for bacon and eggs, then this Keto French Toast Casserole is for you.

Listen, I love bacon and eggs as much as the next guy. But I do sometimes miss a more bready breakfast treat, especially during special brunches and family gatherings. This delicious keto breakfast takes care of those cravings in a snap.

Once you’ve prepared the bread, the rest of the casserole comes together easily. And you can prep it a day in advance, to help you plan ahead. Simply store the unbaked casserole in the fridge and then bake it just prior to serving.

But let’s get down to what you really want to know: the macros. This delicious keto French toast has spectacular nutritional counts. With 21 grams of protein. 5.2g total carbs, and 2.1g of fiber, it fits your healthy low carb diet perfectly!

Ingredients you need

• Keto bread: You actually have a number of choices here, both homemade and store-bought. I use a loaf that I created for my Pumpkin French Toast Sticks and Keto Egg Strata recipes, because it has the perfect light texture and it’s quite low in carbs. See the Expert Tips section for more ideas.
• Pecans: Chopped nuts add a delicious crunch to the texture. You can use other nuts like walnuts or almonds, or you can skip them altogether. You could also use some of my sugar free dried cranberries.
• Sweetener: I used Swerve Brown for this recipe, but you could use almost any granular sweetener you like. The bake time may change a bit and it’s important to remember that allulose may brown the outside of the casserole quickly.
• Collagen: I used some salted caramel collagen in this recipe to help sweeten it and to help the custard set better. It was amazing! You could skip it but I do recommend it.
• Pantry Staples: Eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Step by Step Directions

1. Dry out the bread: Slice and cube the bread into 3/4 inch pieces, then spread out on a baking sheet. Let dry out overnight OR place in a 200ºF oven for 1 to 2 hours, until dry to the touch.

2. Arrange in the pan: Grease an 8×8 glass or ceramic baking dish and spread the bread cubes evenly in the dish. Sprinkle with the pecans.

3. Prepare the custard: In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, cream, sweetener, and water. Add the collagen protein powder and whisk quickly and vigorously until no clumps remain (you can also use an immersion blender to smooth it out). Whisk in the vanilla and cinnamon.

4. Pour over the bread: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, making sure to get some on each cube to wet it. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and weigh everything down with several heavy cans.

5. Refrigerate: Refrigerate 1 hour or up to overnight to allow the egg mixture to soak into the bread. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325ºF. Remove the casserole from the fridge, remove the cans and plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature while the oven is heating.

6: Bake the casserole: Cover the casserole with foil and bake 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake another 15 to 20 minutes, until the center is just barely set. Remove and let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

You want the bread cubes to be quite dry, so they absorb the egg mixture properly. No matter what bread you choose, make sure that the cubes are dry to the touch before assembling. You can leave them out overnight or place them in a warm oven for a few hours. This is similar to how I make Keto Stuffing, and it works like a charm.

As you pour the custard mixture over the bread, try to get a little on each cube. This will help keep the casserole moist and allow the cubes to stick together better. Weighing down the casserole as it sits also helps the top layers absorb more of the custard.

If you want to brown up the top a bit, you can place the casserole under the broiler after baking. Don’t do it for long, though! Depending on the heat of your broiler, it can take less than a minute.

You don’t absolutely need the collagen but it does add flavor, a touch of sweetness, and some beneficial nutrition. It also helps thicken the custard so it sets nicely. It will set without it as well. I used the Salted Caramel Collagen from Perfect Keto, but the Cinnamon Toast and the Vanilla would also be nice. You may want to omit the added vanilla or cinnamon in the recipe if you use these. If you purchase from Perfect Keto, make sure to use ALLDAYIDREAM20 to get 20% off your entire order.

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