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Close-up of a golden hashbrown casserole with a crispy top, set on a light wood board.

Best Breakfast Hashbrown Casserole

A delicious and hearty breakfast casserole combining bread, eggs, and sweet cinnamon flavors, perfect for a weekend brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 8 ounces French bread (about ½ loaf), cut into cubes
Eggs
  • 5 large large eggs
Milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
Butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
Vanilla Extract
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Ground Cinnamon
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
Brown Sugar (Topping)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar for topping
Optional Toppings
  • powdered sugar, fresh berries, maple syrup Optional toppings for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Create a caramelized layer with butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  3. Layer bread cubes over the caramelized mixture.
  4. Mix eggs with milk, remaining cinnamon, and pour over bread.
  5. Add topping sugar and bake for 45 minutes. Serve with optional toppings.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.