Coquito Inspired French Toast Casserole

Celebrate the most important meal of the day with our distinctive Coquito-Inspired French Toast Casserole. This Puerto Rican-inspired twist on a breakfast classic delivers a harmonious blend of coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. Light, fluffy, dairy-free, and irresistibly delicious, this French toast casserole is a true breakfast game-changer.

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Ingredients

CASSEROLE

5 large eggs
1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut, warmed and whisked until smooth if needed
1 cup Country Crock® Plant Cream
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (12-ounce) loaf French bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks with Olive Oil plus extra for greasing

TOPPING

1 cup Country Crock® Plant Cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
fresh berries to serve

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)

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(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Instructions

CASSEROLE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. WHisk together eggs, cream of coconut, Country Crock Plant Cream, coconut milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in bread until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
Grease a 2 quart rectangular or oval baking dish (or 11x7-inch baking dish); add 6 cups of bread mixture, spreading in an even layer. Stir together flour and brown sugar; cut in Country Crock Plant Butter using fingertips or a fork until mixture is well combined and the texture of wet sand. Sprinkle evenly over bread mixture.
Bake until golden brown, slightly puffed, and set, about 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on wire rack.

TOPPING

Meanwhile, beat Country Crock Plant Cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Dust Casserole with powdered sugar. Serve warm with Topping and berries.

The beauty of this French Toast casserole is that it can be made with a variety of different breads. Ideally, it would have a sturdy crust that won't melt in the custard, providing the ultimate foundation for the Coquito flavors. Examples of mild-flavored breads that could work well for your casserole include French Baguette, brioche, and challah. You can make extra Coquito Inspired French Toast Casserole to freeze for up to three months. Just make sure to wrap it in multiple layers of foil to maintain flavors and texture.