Banana French Toast Casserole

This Banana French Toast Casserole is warm, custardy, and packed with sweet banana slices and melty chocolate chips. The layers of brioche bread, cinnamon, and vanilla extract create the coziest flavor, while the golden top delivers just the right amount of crisp.

It's the perfect way to prepare a make-ahead breakfast casserole for lazy weekends, brunch gatherings or when you want something comforting the next morning without lifting a finger - because there is nothing better than waking up and baking something fresh and homemade!

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• Why You Will Love This French Toast Casserole with Bananas
• Ingredients
• Substitutions and Variations
• How to Make Banana French Toast Casserole
• More Recipes You Will Love
• How to Store French Toast Casserole with Bananas
• What to Serve with Banana French Toast Casserole
• Top Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions About Banana French Toast Casserole
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Why You Will Love This French Toast Casserole with Bananas

• Make-Ahead Friendly: Assemble it the night before and just bake in the morning.
• Banana Fan Approved: Layers of sliced bananas add the perfect balance of fruit and sweetness.
• Chocolatey Twist: Semi-sweet chocolate chips melt into little pockets of goodness in every bite (use your favorite type!).
• Cozy and Nostalgic: Tastes like a cross between banana bread and bread pudding with a chocolatey bite.
• Crowd-Pleaser: Great for brunch parties, holidays or feeding a hungry weekend crew.

Ingredients

With just a quick trip to the grocery store to grab some essentials and you will be ready to make this make-ahead breakfast recipe.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

• Brioche Bread: Soft and slightly sweet- perfect for soaking up the egg mixture without getting soggy; use your favorite loaf of bread here.
• Bananas: Fresh bananas bring moisture and natural sweetness to every bite; make sure they are not too green but not overly ripe for the best texture.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Add richness and balance the sweetness of the bananas.
• Whole Milk: Creates a rich and creamy milk custard base; alternatively, heavy whipping cream makes it even more rich in flavor.
• Large Eggs: Essential for structure- they hold everything together.
• Pure Vanilla Extract: Adds depth.
• Ground Cinnamon: Gives it that warm, comforting French toast feel.
• Unsalted Butter: Melted in the bottom of the baking dish for extra richness and a golden base; use salted if preferred.

For this easy recipe, you'll want to have on hand a 9x13 casserole dish, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, whisk and aluminum foil.

Substitutions and Variations

Love this recipe but want to make it your own? Here are some helpful ideas for you to change this banana French toast casserole.

• Types of Bread: Try French bread, challah, cinnamon swirl bread or even stale bread for great texture.
• Dairy-Free Option: Use almond milk or oat milk instead of whole milk.
• Chocolate Chip Swap: Mix it up with your favourite flavor like salted caramel, peanut butter or dark chocolate chips.
• Flavor Boost: Add a brown sugar crumble or swirl in peanut butter for a fun twist.
• Dessert Vibes: It's perfect as is with maple syrup, or dust with powdered sugar, serve with a scoop of whipped cream, ice cream or chocolate drizzle for a more decadent dish.

How to Make Banana French Toast Casserole

This is such an easy recipe to throw together with minimal prep: just layer, whisk, pour and chill.

Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.

Add melted butter to the bottom of the dish, then layer slices of bread to cover it.

Add slices of banana, then sprinkle ½ cup of the chocolate chips.

Repeat the layers with more bread, bananas, and remaining chocolate chips.

In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon.

Pour the mixture over the layers, making sure all the slices of bread are soaked.

Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325F. Bake for 45 minutes covered (spray the inside of the foil first), then increase to 375F and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Hint: Sturdy bread matters! Use thick slices of stale bread or brioche to prevent sogginess.

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How to Store French Toast Casserole with Bananas

This recipe stores well, here is what you can do with leftovers.

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If still in the baking dish, just cover with foil.
• Freezer: Wrap your casserole dish with plastic wrap, then tin foil or individual freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
• Reheating: Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat with foil only in the oven at 350F until warmed through or microwave in short increments.

What to Serve with Banana French Toast Casserole

This banana bread French toast casserole is perfect to serve on its own or alongside other breakfast/brunch items.

• Other Breakfast Items: Crispy fluffy pancakes, apple coffee cake, strawberry scones, spinach bacon quiche, bacon wrapped sausages, buttermilk waffles (gluten free).
• Brunch Beverages: Caramel mocha, Irish coffee with Baileys, apple cider mimosas, espresso Irish coffee, iced apple crisp macchiato.

Top Tips

A few simple tricks will help you get the best results every time.

• Spray the Foil: Lightly spray the inside of the foil to prevent it from sticking to the top of the bread.
• Room Temperature: Let it sit at room temp while the oven preheats for more even baking.
• Layer Evenly: Distribute bananas and chocolate chips evenly for balance in every bite.
• Cool Slightly: Let it rest slightly before serving, this allows it to set, and slices come out more cleanly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Banana French Toast Casserole

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