Bourbon Chocolate Chip French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
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1 brioche loaf
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5 large eggs
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1 cup light brown sugar
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2½ cups whole milk
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3 tablespoons bourbon
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 orange
Tools
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whisk
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medium bowl
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measuring cups
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measuring spoons
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large bowl
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spatula
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chopping board
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liquid measuring cup
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rectangular baking pan
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zester
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bread knife
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June Oven
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Preheat the June Oven
With the shelf in the middle position, preheat the June Oven to 375°F on the Bake setting using the button below.
June Oven
Cut the brioche
Cut the bread into 1" slices lengthwise. Cut each slice in half lengthwise.
1 brioche loaf
chopping board
bread knife
Tear the brioche
Tear the bread slices into 1½" cubes and place them in a large bowl.
large bowl
Start the custard
Crack the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the brown sugar, milk, bourbon and vanilla to the eggs.
5 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar
2½ cups whole milk
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
medium bowl
measuring cups
liquid measuring cup
measuring spoons
Add the orange and whisk the custard
Zest the orange directly over the bowl. Add the salt and whisk to combine.
1 orange
1 teaspoon salt
zester
whisk
Grease the baking dish
Evenly rub the butter along the bottom and sides of the pan. Dust the dish with the sugar and shake it to evenly coat the pan. Pour out any excess sugar.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
rectangular baking pan
Soak the brioche and add the chocolate
Pour the custard over the bread cubes. Use a spatula to gently fold in the chocolate chips.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
spatula
Transfer the casserole to the pan
Pour the bread cubes and custard in the pan. Use a spatula to spread the bread pudding evenly in the dish.
Bake the casserole
Place the casserole on the middle shelf of the June Oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden.
Cool and serve the bread pudding
Remove the bread pudding from the June Oven and cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm.