I love that we are starting to get fresh peaches from the local farmers and there’s nothing like peaches and fresh whipped cream. If you’ve never made your own, well you have missed out. I love everything about fresh whipped cream including (and I know this is a little silly) knowing that some sweet dairy farm here in Utah worked hard just for you and I. It’s why I teamed up with the Dairy Council a year ago to talk about delicious dairy products.
I wait all summer for the farm stands to start carrying peaches and as soon as they do I’m all over it like flies on a porta potty….er that’s gross but I’m all over it, and that’s the point. This Peach Cobbler French Toast Casserole is seriously the perfect breakfast to celebrate such a lovely, luscious fruit.
Good heavens, just look at all of that buttery cobbler, crumble topping and it’s swimming in our favorite buttermilk syrup. Mmmmm, buttermilk syrup. Shall we have a moment of silence for the world’s best syrup? Even my Aunt Jemima (no joke, he’d rather have store bought than homemade maple syrup) prefers buttermilk syrup over all else. It’s fantastic.
We’ve adopted the tradition, like many of you have, of Saturday morning breakfast. We sleep in, make something crazy delicious and sit around the table taking our time to eat and just chat with each other. We love Saturday mornings. This recipe actually starts Friday so I just have to bake it on Saturday.
Just tear up day old french bread, we use Pillsbury as I can quickly bake two loaves and not worry about slaving in the kitchen, and pour over your milk mixture. Meanwhile cook the peaches all tender and cinnamon-y and dump over the top. Our girls like to prepare the crumb mixture because they can just smash everything together and then pick up handfuls to sprinkle over the entire dish. I cover everything and place it in the fridge overnight!
The next morning we bake everything until hot and bubbly, and serve with fresh whipped cream and sometimes I’ll whip up the buttermilk syrup too to make it really over the top. The whole time we are all in the kitchen laughing about funny things that happened during the week like our little one pretending to be “pwegenant” and both girls are giggling as they put on dances for us. It’s pretty much awesome. It’s such a slow, happy moment for us. Plus it’s something that happens regardless of school being in or whatever is keeping us busy all week. No matter what we at least get Saturday breakfast together. Gosh, I wish it was Saturday already.
Are Peaches Healthy?
Peaches have many health benefits.
Peaches are high in dietary fiber.
They are low carbohydrate, and contain abundant vitamins, including vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, and niacin.
They are also a good source of many minerals, such as, potassium, copper, manganese, and phosphorous.
What are the Best Peaches for Baking?
You want to find freestone peaches because they are sweeter and easier to work with. For a list of my favorite freestone peaches, head to our peach cobbler post!
Can French Toast Casserole Be Prepared Ahead?
You can prepare french toast casserole up to the point of baking it.
Then cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake.
What Can You Substitute For Sweetened Condensed Milk?
You can substitute evaporated milk for sweetened condensed milk by adding sugar.
For each cup of sweetened condensed milk, use 5 fluid ounces of evaporated milk and ¾ of a cup of granulated sugar.
Peach Cobbler French Toast Casserole
Peach Cobbler French Toast Casserole
Description
Ingredients
French Toast Casserole
- 1/2 Loaf Challah Bread, day old, Brioche or Sourdough can be used as well
- 4 Eggs , large
- 1 Cup Milk, 2%, see note
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
- 6 Tablespoons Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla
- 1 Pillsbury French Bread, Pillsbury, baked or 1/2 large bakery french bread, torn in pieces
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
Peach Filling
- 2 Peaches, large sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Flour
- 1 Pinch Cinnamon
Crumb Topping
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1/2 Cup Cake Flour
- 9 Tablespoons Butter, cut in small pieces
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- Buttermilk Syrup
Instructions
- The day before you want to enjoy this casserole make the entire dish.
- Start by greasing an 9x13" baking dish (we used a deep dish 8x8").
- Tear up the bread and place it in the pan.
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, cinnamon, milk and sweetened condensed milk.
- Whisk to combine and pour over the bread.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the peaches, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Stir to combine and cook for 3 minutes or until tender and saucy in appearance, but still intact slices.
- Allow to cool while you make the topping.
- In a large bowl add the flours, sugars and cinnamon.
- Whisk together with a fork and cut in the butter until it's well incorporated and when you grab a handful in your hand it should stick together like wet sand.
- Sprinkle the peaches and then crumb topping over the bread mixture and cover with foil.
- Set in the fridge overnight.
- Heat the oven to 350 the next morning, remove the foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Serve with fresh whipped cream and or Buttermilk Syrup.
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Rachel
Do you think I could make this with apples or blueberries?!
Sweet Basil
Absolutely. I would cook the apples down a little so they aren’t too crunchy though.
Jody
I was thinking the same thing but I would add more cinnamon for the apple recipe…
boost testosterone
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
Well, now you have me wanting to run to my store and get peaches and bread! This is my kind of breakfast! I love your slow lazy Saturday morning tradition with your family too! Your girls are going to remember that for years and years!
Nutmeg Nanny
Oh wow, this has me written all over it!! I have a soft spot for cobblers, and this one looks amazing!
janieannie
Guess I’m not too smart – been cooking 60 years and never heard of buttermilk syrup. Can it be purchased or does it have to be prepared from scratch?
Sweet Basil
Buttermilk syrup has to be made at home, but trust me it’s the best darn stuff ever! Here’s the link!! https://ohsweetbasil.com/2013/08/buttermilk-syrup.html
Shelly (Cookies and Cups)
Peach cobbler and french toast is a mix i never would have thought of! It looks SOO good!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Wow this is RIGHT up my alley! Omg it looks so good. The crumble, the peaches, the soft bread, the buttermilk syrup, mmmm, pinned!
Lucy
Can’t wait to try this!
Sweet Basil
you’ll love it!
ashley – baker by nature
The title of this post alone had me droooling! Then I saw the pictures. Dang girl! I’m hooked.
Sweet Basil
Thanks, Ashley!! I love cobbler anything.
Rocky Mountain Woman
the peaches are just starting here also! can’t wait…
Sweet Basil
I looooove peach season. Why does it have to end?!
Erin | The Emerging Foodie
Oh my goodness! I love this idea. Crumble topping makes everything better… this looks beyond delicious!
Sweet Basil
so true! Crumble should be a part of our daily diet, minus the calories
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs
Frwsh whipped cream is out-out-this-world amazing, I love that stuff! And this casserole couldn’t get any more perfect, I love fresh peaches and this looks amazing. Lovely pictures, by the way!
Sweet Basil
Thank you!! I seriously wish I could make everyone try fresh whipped cream. It’s the best!
tanya
I’ll be adding peaches to the grocery list this week for sure! This casserole WILL be at our breakfast table for sure! It looks incredible!
Sweet Basil
Thank you!!! I hope you love it!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
Carrian, I love the combination of flavors in this dish. Pinned and making for breakfast soon!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
I have never seen a more gorgeous french toast! wow!
Sweet Basil
Thanks Jocelyn!!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
This. Looks. AWESOME. I have some friends staying with us next weekend and I’d love to make this for them… but I’m thinking I can’t even wait that long. Might have to make two batches, then! DARN. 😉
Sweet Basil
DO IT!!! I think we will be making it again too!
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig
This makes me want to run to the store and get some peaches…how beautiful!
Sweet Basil
yay Just what I want everyone to do
Tieghan Gerard
This looks amazing! Wishing I had the ingredients to make it now!