S’mores French Toast Bake
S’mores French toast bake is a mash up of soft, custardy French toast with gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers for a breakfast that tastes like your favorite campfire treat. This indulgent breakfast casserole bakes in one dish, making it perfect for everything from holiday brunches to slow weekend mornings.
Mornings are not my favorite.
But you know what is my favorite?
Chocolate.
And marshmallows.
Oh, and a good breakfast casserole that comes together from prep to serving in about 35 minutes and adds in chocolate and marshmallows.
This s’mores French toast bake takes everything we love about s’mores and pairs it with decadent French toast.
The bread soaks up a sweet, creamy custard before baking until tender, while the marshmallows get gooey and golden, the chocolate melts into all those delicious layers, and the graham crackers add just the right amount of crunch.
It’s rich and sweet with plenty of chocolate and marshmallow flavor, but that familiar graham cracker taste makes every bite instantly remind you of sitting around a campfire.
This casserole is the sweetest way to turn an ordinary morning into some extraordinary or add a decadent treat to a holiday brunch.
Whenever you make it , it’s guaranteed to get everyone running to the table!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Bread– A slightly stale 12 ounce loaf of French bread, cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Eggs
- Milk– Chocolate milk. You can use the premade chocolate milk sold in the grocery stores or make your own with chocolate syrup and milk.
- Sugar– Granulated.
- Vanilla extract– Real is best.
- Chocolate chips– Either semi sweet or milk chocolate.
- Marshmallows– Mini marshmallow.
- Graham crackers– Crushed.
- Powdered sugar– Optional for serving.
How to Make
Making this decadent s’mores French toast bake is so easy!
Just whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
Stir the bread cubes, 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1 cup of marshmallows, and the crushed graham crackers to the bowl until everything is coated in the custard mixture.
Set the bowl aside and let the mixture rest for 20 minutes.
Spread the bread mixture out in an even layer into a 2 quart, or 9×9″, baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray.
Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips, marshmallows, and some extra graham cracker pieces over the casserole.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes, until the center is set and the bake golden brown on top.
Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
Dust the casserole with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in the fridge either tightly wrapped in the casserole dish or transfer them into an airtight container.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or put the remainder of the casserole in a hot oven until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- If you don’t want to use chocolate milk, that’s ok. This will work with regular milk. It will just be a little less chocolatey.
- You can use an equal amount of Italian style bakery bread or another similar style bread in this.
- Day old bread is best since it will hold up better.
- Put it together the night before to save time and cover the unbaked casserole. Put in the fridge until you are ready to bake it in the morning.
Other S’mores Inspired Breakfasts
S’mores French toast bake is a delicious treat for any brunch occasion.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other s’mores inspired breakfasts?
Try these:
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S’mores French Toast Bake
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz slightly stale loaf of french bread cut into 1" cubes
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup chocolate milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/3 cup crushed graham crackers + more for topping
- powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Add the eggs, milk, sugar, and extract to a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until evenly combined.5 large eggs, 1 1/4 cup chocolate milk, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add the bread cubes, 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1 cup of marshmallows, and the crushed graham crackers to the bowl. Stir everything together until evenly incorporated and well coated.1 12 oz slightly stale loaf of french bread, 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips, 1 1/4 cups mini marshmallows, 1/3 cup crushed graham crackers
- Set the bowl aside and let the mixture rest for 20 minutes.
- Spray a 2 quart, or 9x9", baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer the bread mixture to the dish and spread it out in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips and marshmallows overtop, along with some extra graham crackers pieces.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes, until the center's set and golden brown on top.
- Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Dust the casserole with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm.powdered sugar
Notes
- If you don't want to use chocolate milk, that's ok. This will work with regular milk. It will just be a little less chocolatey.
- You can use an equal amount of Italian style bakery bread or another similar style bread in this.
- Day old bread is best since it will hold up better.
- Put it together the night before to save time and cover the unbaked casserole. Put in the fridge until you are ready to bake it in the morning.
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