Challah French toast casserole

Challah French toast casserole recipe videos

Challah French toast casserole is a baked, make-ahead breakfast dish where cubes or slices of challah bread are soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, cream, and sweeteners like vanilla and cinnamon, then baked until golden and puffed. It's a popular Jewish-American brunch staple, often prepared for holidays like Shabbat or Passover, and can be customized with toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or streusel.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the bread, eggs, and dairy, providing a good source of protein from the eggs and dairy as well. A typical serving (about 1 cup) ranges from 300 to 450 calories, with key nutrients including calcium, B vitamins, and iron.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	520 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	2 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it transforms leftover challah—a bread with deep roots in Jewish tradition—into a festive, communal meal, symbolizing resourcefulness and celebration. Nutritionally, using challah (an enriched bread with eggs) creates a richer, more custardy texture compared to standard French toast, enhancing the dish's indulgent appeal.