French Toast Casserole

🍽️ A Delicious French Toast Casserole Recipe Below
This mouthwatering French toast casserole is an ideal choice for a brunch gathering and can be prepared in advance for added convenience!

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8

Make-Ahead Instructions:
Construct the casserole through step 4, cover it, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, remove the cover, drizzle with the topping, and bake. The baking time may be slightly longer.

Ingredients
For the Casserole:

10 cups of high-quality French bread, sourdough, ciabatta, or challah, cut into cubes
½ cup (45g) of chopped walnuts
5 large eggs
1 ½ cups of whole milk
¼ cup (50g) of granulated sugar
Zest of 1 medium orange, finely grated (optional)
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp kosher salt