Brioche French Toast Casserole

This Brioche French Toast Casserole is cozy, buttery, and just the kind of breakfast that makes everyone slow down for a minute. It’s perfect for holidays, lazy weekends, or anytime you’ve got guests to feed without making individual French toasts.

This recipe nails that sweet spot between cozy comfort and total ease, no timing stress, just one big dish doing all the heavy lifting. It bakes into these soft, buttery layers that make your morning feel a little fancy. The rich brioche soaks up a custardy mix of eggs, milk, and vanilla, then bakes into golden layers with a soft center and crisp edges. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar, and watch how fast it disappears.

• 1 packet brioche Loaf bread, sliced
• 2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
• ½ cup pistachio nut butter, or pistachio cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• ½ cup honey
• 8 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped roasted pistachios