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Savory French Toast Bake

By Valerie · April 24, 2018 · Updated May 21, 2020 14 Comments

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 This Savory French Toast Bake is loaded with ham, Swiss cheese and asparagus all baked together in a casserole dish. An excellent option for a holiday brunch but easy enough to make any day of the week!

Savory French Toast Bake in a white casserole dish on a blue and white striped cloth.

Friends, get ready for a delicious treat.

If you prefer savory over sweet when it comes to breakfast, this recipe is for you! This breakfast casserole is a real crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead and reheated when needed. Perfect for busy weekdays or a holiday brunch.

I was so excited to receive a copy of Mary Younkin’s newest cookbook, The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook, in the mail several weeks ago. In addition to being a blogger and cookbook author, Mary is also one of the warmest, most supportive people I’ve met since I started in this business 7 years ago. She’s a doll, a gem, a sweetheart of a lady!

Flipping through her book, this Savory French Toast Bake caught my eye right off the bat and I can tell you now, it is just as delicious as it looks. It was also super easy to put together.

Savory French Toast Bake on a white serving plate with fresh berries next to The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook

The book is full of the kind of recipes I need the most. Practical, approachable, family-friendly meals.

Mary has included sections devoted to Make-Ahead Lunches, Quick and Easy Breakfasts, Make-Ahead Breakfasts, and Sweet and Savory Snacks. So many of these categories are overlooked in other cookbooks so this is truly an awesome resource. The recipes are easy to follow and include gorgeous color photos that will make you want to try every… single… one.

Mary’s first book, The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook, focuses on simple dinner ideas for busy days and this book follows suit with some equally delicious inspiration for lunches and breakfasts.

I’m diving into the Make-Ahead Lunch section next and already have several recipes on my list to try.

Savory French Toast Bake in a casserole dish.

What a gorgeous choice for a Mother’s Day brunch!

Or, make it on a Sunday and package up portions for a quick reheat on busy mornings. See the printable recipe below for all the details.

 Savory French Toast Bake on a white serving plate with fresh berries and glasses of orange juice behind it.

To perfectly round out an all-in-one breakfast casserole like this one, just add some fresh fruit or berries.

Savory French Toast Bake on a white serving plate with fresh berries with glasses of orange juice behind it.

You can find Mary’s cookbook here → The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook.

If you don’t know Mary yet, you need to! You’ll find her over at Barefeet in the Kitchen where she shares simple, from-scratch recipes perfect for feeding a family.

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Savory French Toast Bake

This Savory French Toast Bake is loaded with ham, Swiss cheese and asparagus all baked together in a casserole dish. An excellent option for a holiday brunch but easy enough to make any day of the week!

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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 539kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Use a sharp knife to slice the bread into 1-inch slices and then cut the slices into 1-inch cubes. Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and add the milk, cream, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic or garlic powder. Whisk to combine, and pour the liquid over the bread cubes. Use a large spoon to gently stir and coat all the bread cubes. Add the asparagus, ham, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Toss once more to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and make sure the ham and asparagus are distributed throughout. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, uncovered. The bread should be toasted golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
  • Cover and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

Make-Ahead Directions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or covered in the oven.
This can be stored in one large container or portioned into individual servings for storage and reheating.
This recipe would also work well with broccoli or bell peppers in place of the asparagus.
This recipe is from The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1116mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 4.4mg
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  1. Sheri says

    April 14, 2019 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    Assembled last night and put in the fridge overnight. This was absolutely delicious. We served it with butter and syrup and the sweet-savory was perfection. Will definitely serve this to company. Love that you can make the night before then pop into the oven. We used a French baguette so there was lots of crusty goodness.

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  2. net worth says

    May 9, 2018 at 12:45 am

    Oh I have never tried french toast this way. Thank you for sharing! Gotta try this recipe and buy the cookbook!

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    May 7, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    We love this dish so much! I am thrilled that you’re enjoying the cookbook, Valerie. Thanks for your sweet words. I feel so blessed to have met you through this work that we are lucky enough to do!

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      May 8, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      My family just loved it, Mary. I’m really excited to try some of the lunch recipes next. The book is fabulous! We truly are blessed in this work we do 🙂

      Reply
  4. Amy | The Blond Cook says

    April 30, 2018 at 8:02 am

    This looks perfect for Mother’s Day… I’m not big on really sweet foods for breakfast, so this savory version of French toast bake with ham and asparagus is definitely on my next brunch menu. The cookbook sounds amazing, too! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Laverne says

    April 29, 2018 at 11:49 am

    DEEE LISH US!! Family loved it, made as is, no changes or additions!! xoxoxo

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    • Valerie says

      April 29, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed it, Laverne!

      Reply
  6. Amanda Livesay says

    April 26, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    5 stars
    Mary is just the best, isn’t she? This looks amazing! I need to get my hands on that book!

    Reply
  7. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    April 25, 2018 at 8:25 am

    5 stars
    Get in my belly! This looks so good. This needs to happen at my house very soon!!

    Reply
  8. Catalina says

    April 25, 2018 at 3:00 am

    Now I know what I will make for breakfast tomorrow!

    Reply
  9. Abeer says

    April 25, 2018 at 2:59 am

    Another yummy recipe to save!

    Reply
  10. I Heart Naptime says

    April 24, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    This looks AMAZING! Love the flavor combo. Making this soon!

    Reply
  11. Meghan says

    April 24, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    I have never tried a savory French toast, but I am pretty sure I’m missing something amazing!

    Reply
  12. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    April 24, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    I could eat this every.single.day. Mary’s cookbook is just AMAZING! So many awesome recipes!

    Reply

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