Recent tip I learned... kind of unintentionally, but if you make a paste with the cinnamon and vanilla it mixes in no problem rather than float and separate. For years it bugged me till I figured that out.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, Jason! I'll have to keep that in mind.

@girly068

Жыл бұрын

Genius, Jason, THANKS! 😉👌

I love this recipe. Not only does it look good but it looks more healthier than the other french toast recipes.

To get egg mixture over all of the bread I make egg mixture in a large bowl and add bread to bowl and pour all of it into baking dish. I make it often with blueberries or mixed berries.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that's a great idea! Makes sure every piece gets good and soaked with the egg mixture. Thank you!

@SincerelyHerself

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's an awesome idea :)

@hisservantt8746

3 жыл бұрын

Damn👍

This is how most of us really cook. We ain’t got helpers or the time to be all fancy-like and everything like that. Thanks for the great ideas, but more importantly, Thank you for keeping real!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

So very true. Thank you, Lorena!

@sandramullen7804

3 жыл бұрын

. I so agree 👍💜Hear hear

@mungbean345

Жыл бұрын

Refreshing, isn't it? 😄

Gonna make this for my mom for breakfast on mothers day! can't wait

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Gina, I hope she enjoys! Thank you!

@friggintourist7751

3 жыл бұрын

Im gonna have my mom make it for me

@mr.phoenix8691

3 жыл бұрын

@friggin' tourist sameeeee

Yum! Pecans are a nice touch. I've been making this for years and my original recipe had small cubes of cold cream cheese pushed into the bread cubes before pouring the egg custard mixture over top, then just a drizzle of maple syrup over the top right before placing it in the oven. Easy to cut recipe in half for an 8x8 pan so you can have it just for two servings. Great video. 🌻

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Laura! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Cream cheese sounds delicious.

@YeshuaKingMessiah

4 жыл бұрын

Omilord Cream cheese too! 🤪

@feliciavillermaux8229

2 жыл бұрын

Cream cheese 🤤

@patriniacopeland6891

Жыл бұрын

Tried it once with cream cheese, didn't care for it that way. Mel's recipe is spot on!!!

Love the long shelf behind you with all your baking needs!!!! Such a countertop spacesaver&so easy access for everything!!!!!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love it! That was my purpose creating that; I wanted to be able to easily access everything I need.

I made this for Church coffee hour and everyone absolutely loved it. Thank you for sharing the recipe Mel.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you all enjoyed it. Thank you so much!

This casserole is DELICIOUS!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@MelLockcuff

3 ай бұрын

Thank You so much! I'm so glad you liked it.

Thank you! I was at loss and out of ideas for a different kind of breakfast and up pops your video. My entire family loved it so that there was only a small corner leftover, perfect size for the hubby's lunch. Thank you so so much for sharing. This dish has definitely won a favorites spot on our menu.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Wanda! I'm so glad y'all loved the casserole. I especially love when there's leftovers for later. :)

This is a big hit with my family! I actually double the topping recipe. So good! Thank you!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Great tip on the topping.

I made this for Valentine’s Day breakfast yesterday and everyone LOVED it! I loved it more since all I had to do the morning of was add the topping and bake it in the oven! So easy!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, Monica! My family loves this recipe, and like you said, it’s so easy. It’s a favorite around here.

I made this as DINNER one evening and I’ve made it twice more since then. It was absolutely amazing and the brown sugar/butter combo was an absolute must! Thank you for sharing this!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Leah! I'm so glad you enjoy the recipe.

@azlibra7178

4 жыл бұрын

Betcha you could make this more on the savory side for a dinner by adding bacon or sausage to it & top it with cheese. Omitting the nuts & any sugars of course

I made this for Christmas brunch and it was a hit. The leftovers are good, too!

I made this for the first time last night. It turned out AMAZING. Thank you so much for this recipe and cooking demonstration.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the recipe, Derek! Thanks for stopping by.

Thank you so much for this. I was allowing current events to disrupt the calm and peace that I have been resting in with Christ. It’s been hard to watch events unfold, but I just cannot stop praying, crying, praying some more and then continuing with my life and praying in that. Sometimes I think God is out there just saying “this child just will not stop calling me” but my dependence is just that big.

@MelLockcuff

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video, Natasha!

Thanks for sharing . Was thinking of this dish when I stumbled on this video. Awesome !

This looks soo yummy! I will try this recipe for sure!

French toast casserole sounds SO yummy! My mouth was watering, just watching, so I think I have to make this. No choices, I have to do it!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy! Thank you, Martha!

I LOVE French toast. It's one of my favorite breakfast meals. I am definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing. I might add some raisins to it .

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy. Raisins would make a delicious addition.

Peaches, pears, pineapple, berries raisins..... lots of variations pop into my head as I wonder if I can manage to buy eggs during this corona lockdown! AND YOU make me hungry!... But, I'd need bacon or little pig sausage& OJ to go with this!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Oh the endless possibilities with this casserole. I hope you're able to get everything your heart desires to make it. Thank you!

Delicious, and presentation is beautiful also. Love this casserole so much. Thank you for sharing this with us🤗

Glad I decided to watch this. Reminded me to immediately go online and order my Totonac Mexican vanilla from Amazon. A liter is $27.95 and it is an excellent vanilla, as good as any I have tried at a great price.

I have had this one time at a family function and it was AWESOME, but I never got a chance to ask for the recipe, so thank you for sharing your recipe. Yum!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy. Thank you!

Looks delicious gonna make this Casserole!!!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Patricia! I hope y'all enjoy it. :)

This looks sooooo delicious! My daughter has 6 kids and I am making this recipe this week for them. Thanks so much.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Hope you all enjoy!

Put raisins, dried berries, dried fruit in it too.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, so delicious. Thank you!

Great recipe. I watched your video couple times and decided I have to make. Easy directions to follow. Made it last night and popped in the oven this morning. The toppings are amazing on it and as you said I also highly recommend using them. My family loved it. Thank you for sharing. It's now going to be a recipe we will try again.💕

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm so glad y'all enjoyed it. Thank you so much!

If you like crunchy toasted nuts, stir them into topping vs. into custard. Adding them to bread cubes made almonds a bit soggy, even though I toasted them beforehand. Thanks Mel for this recipe!

It was a hit! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you!

I been making the at least once a month since I first saw your vid. Mainly to take to work or church. It's always a big hit! Sometimes I use heavy cream if I don't have enough milk, I use cinnamon bread or raisin bread of I don't have enough regular. It's a very forgiving recipe. Thanks!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That's great! Yes, it's a very forgiving and often popular casserole. I'm so happy that you've been able to enjoy the recipe.

I have never heard of this but omg it looks so delicious.. we're going to make it today,!!!! Thank you so much!!!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed!

This has always been a favorite of mine. Sometimes I add blueberries and dollops of cream cheese. Peaches are also good. And for more of a gooey result, cook the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, with a bit of corn syrup (on low heat until the granules are dissolved) and pour in the bottom of the baking dish before adding the fruit and bread and egg mixtures. Lots of variations for this french toast bake!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

So many delicious variations! I love making it with blueberries and cream cheese too. So good! Thank you!

Omgoodness, this looks amazing. I will definitely be making this. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Rhonda! I hope you enjoy.

Going to make this casserole for Easter I know it will be a hit thanks Mel😊

@MelLockcuff

4 ай бұрын

That's great, Michael! I bet it'll be great!

We tried this recipe for an early Christmas breakfast and it was a delicious we ALL enjoyed your recipe. Thank you for sharing. Hugs from. Ali for is 💐 Happy Holidays

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Happy Holidays to you and yours! 🎄

@ElbertPoling

3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing it for Christmas brunch tomorrow!

First time I've heard of French toast casserole, looks delicious!

@MelLockcuff

7 ай бұрын

Not many people have heard of French toast casserole. It's definitely a unique dish that is super delicious!

So yummy. Making it tonight! Btw, challah sounds like "hollah", and that would be great in this dish. Thanks for the recipe! 👍

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy!

Oh man the finished product of this makes my mouth water

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Answering all these comments is making me wish I had another dish of it right now.

THAT LOOKS SO GOOD! Thank you for sharing!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Felicia! My family loves it.

@feliciabruton4054

3 жыл бұрын

Mel Lockcuff You are welcome.

Thank you for sharing how to make French toast casserole

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching!

Definitely trying! I have everything in my kitchen!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

Nice calm demonstration. Easy. Thanks.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

I made half of this recipe and it was amazing!!! So so good 😋

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

This video is legit the best cooking video i've ever seen. I'm not joking.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

OMG yummmmm. Cant wait to try this recipe.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy! Thank you!

Perfect!!!!

Excellent, came out perfect!

@MelLockcuff

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Yaaaaay!!!!! I found you!!!! I made this about 9m ago and it was deeeeelish! Now my kids are asking for it again and I’ve been searching for a good 30m.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it.

Definitely subscribing and trying out this recipe! Thank you for sharing 😇

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Taelur. It's a very easy and delicious recipe, perfect for a lazy weekend brunch. My family loves it.

Hi Mel, just became a new subscriber 👍 Your recipes look great!! Can't wait to try them all.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy.

One of my family's favorites! We use stale bread or day-old bread from a nearby sandwich shop. The stale bread keeps its shape a bit better, even after soaking in the egg mixture overnight. We haven't done the crumble, though. We'll have to give that a try.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Yes, stale bread works so well to soak up all the egg.

Yummy! I'm so making this! TFS!!!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy!

This is a variation of what we on the uk call bread and butter pudding, delicious.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea until I published this video. Very interesting.

This looks amazing. 😋

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Yumm thanks for the video. Your husband is a nice helper.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Don! Yes, he is an awesome helper.

Thanks, I will definitely try this!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

delicious. what a wonderful homemaker. i was compelled to watch this. i just started very strict diet and lost 10 lb.s cant have french toast.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on losing 10 pounds; that is amazing! Thank you.

Thank you for your time I will definitely try it❤️

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Margaret. I hope you enjoy the recipe. My family loves it!

Thank you for sharing your recipe, I share with my sisters I think is perfect for mothers day 👍👍😋

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!

I would like to add some diced apples tossed in brown sugar to this dish! Sound good? Thank you for sharing! 💖💖

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you, Sherry! I actually have one like that too, but I need to make the video for it.

@sh3rry0424

4 жыл бұрын

@@MelLockcuff Awesome! Please do!

@tonibauer2949

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes!

@terrieseverson6346

4 жыл бұрын

Sherry 7 ....great minds, as I was thinking exactly the same thing....apples tossed with cinnamon sugar 👍🏻❗️

@antoniamangold7312

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Yes add sliced apples.

Love Love Love your recipe 👩🏼‍🍳😋😋😋

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Lucia! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it.

I make this recipe w cinnamon raisin bread- yum

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

I bet that's delicious!

Looks amazing!!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It would nice to have the printed recipe at the end to screen shot.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

You can find the printable recipe here: adventuresofmel.com/french-toast-casserole/.

@desra753

3 жыл бұрын

She also has it in the description box for our convenience..

I've been craving French toast but I always suck at making it :( But I don't think I could mess this one up, haha! So I am super excited to try it. Thank you for this :)

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the recipe.

Can’t wait to try looking to do it big for the holidays

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a lot of fun. Let me know how it turns out!

@tammeemiller2430

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelLockcuff Most definitely!

It looks awesome will have to try:) Thank you!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

Wonderful idea

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Sounds yummy..will be trying this

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michele!

Your kitchen is absolutely darling I will be trying this recipe more than once with 14 grandchildren this sounds like an easy fix for me PS I would not have it without nuts Yum

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Anne, thank you so much! I hope y'all enjoy the recipe very much. Yeah, the nuts just add that extra crunchy flavor that's so good.

That looks yummy 😋

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's definitely a favorite around here.

I'm new to your channel. That looks delicious 😋 can't wait to make it 😀

@MelLockcuff

Жыл бұрын

Thank You so much, Debora! It really is amazing.

You should crack your eggs on the counter, less chance of getting shell in the batter-you get a cleaner edge to the crack. The edge of the bowl cracks the shell into tiny shards.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip, Joanna!

I love your kitchen.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Delicious!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kimberly!

You are wonderful, and I am going to try this. Blessings❤️✝️❤️

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mary! I hope you enjoy the recipe.

Oh my my I just baked it and it’s sooooo good I skipped the nuts and it was still yummy The weather today is beautiful in MD And I ate it out in the porch, what a lovely way to start my day 🥰 Thank you for a great recipe

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Manar!

Amazing!! Thank you!!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome. Thank you!

Thank you 🙏🏻 😋

What is it? It’s bread pudding. But there’s nothing wrong with that; bread pudding is terrific. 😋

I made this again today, but I left out the nuts This is my go to french toast now. I no longer make individual pieces. Thanks for this wonderful time saving delicious recipe!! 👍♥️👍

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you!

@teresabasinger5965

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelLockcuff No, THANK YOU! 👍

LOOKS VERY DELICIOUS

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Looks fabulous, I think I am going to try this with chocolate bread 😁

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Oooo, that would be delicious, Jan. I hadn't thought of chocolate bread.

I am so making this! I think I might put apples or blueberries in it!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Yum! Sounds delicious! Thank you! We hope you enjoy.

@saddletramp5000

4 жыл бұрын

I put blueberries and dots of cream cheese throughout the casserole. So good.

@kathynewton9186

4 жыл бұрын

Apples sounds yummy

@mjmk8928

4 жыл бұрын

Apples yes!!!!!!!

I would add a little bit of melted butter at the end🤗. This looks so delicious!!!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, melted butter is a great idea!

LOOKS WONDERFUL! I ALWAYS CUT MY BREAD WITH A SERRATED KNIFE...IT KEEPS ME FROM INADVERTENTLY 'SMOOSHING' IT WHEN I SLICE IT.💝

Crack eggs into a separate bowl to avoid getting egg shells in the mix.

Looks yummy

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Angie!

Vanilla is easy to make. I use vanilla vodka and high quality vanilla beans. Your recipe looks great! Thanks for sharing.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I need to try making my own sometime.

@katykayy

4 жыл бұрын

K m Yep! Get a dozen or so high quality vanilla beans and a cheap gallon of vodka. Cut the beans in half, not longways. Put the bottle in a dark closet. Every day for two weeks, turn the bottle upside down once or twice and put back. Then once a week for a couple months. Around six months you’ll have a lifetime of vanilla. At a year it’s almost black. Every time you fill a smaller bottle that you use in the kitchen, refill the bottle of vanilla with vodka. Turn it a couple times and put it back. It will always have to stay in the dark! I’ve had mine for at least two years and it’s still full and really dark! If you wait for the vanilla to get a third or more down before refilling it with vodka, you’ll have to wait another six months to use it again. I use a lot of vanilla! It cost me about $40 to start. For a gallon. Where at Costco it’s $30 for a small bottle!

@YeshuaKingMessiah

4 жыл бұрын

katy kayy I’ve got 20 beans now in my liter of vodka. Been tincturing 18 mos at least. Still smells just alcohol, very little vanilla smell or taste. Im sooooooo sad.

@katykayy

4 жыл бұрын

chadzwife1 That is sad! How dark is it? Did you cut them in half and not longways? Did you turn it consistently? And most important, have you kept it in a cool dark place? 😂 I just got out of bed (it’s 10 pm) just to smell my vanilla! It smells like real vanilla! Daylight will hurt your vanilla.

@YeshuaKingMessiah

4 жыл бұрын

katy kayy shook daily, then weekly. Keep in a cupboard. Didnt cut at all.

Looks like the the Bread Pudding I used to make, using either old sliced bread or left over French bread. I would sometimes add raisins to half of the pan. Never put that crumble topping on, but looks interesting. Never used that many eggs, but we didn’t have chickens! Just lots of siblings! That pan was enough for a typical dessert serving. Great idea for breakfast! I would sprinkle powdered sugar over it.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Powdered sugar would be delicious. It's a great way to use up old, stale bread.

@teresalegler2777

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was One of eight children, and helped my mother with meals. Created lots of meals from leftovers. Having grown up in New Orleans, I also loved using French Bread, Sliced and made into French Toast. Again, I use powered sugar and a splash of the local cane syrup.

I like tasty and easy!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

I do too. It's the best of both worlds!

Thank You!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime, Sheila. Be sure to stick around for more!

Yum!! I'm going to try it with apples!

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

It's so good with apples!

@stephanieengle1799

4 жыл бұрын

I wanna do it with apples too

Thank you

This is really good if you use leftover Panatoni or Babka.... (traditional Easter holiday "egg bread" that looks like a chef's hat)... some even have raisins baked in it ...yum yum yum

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds delicious!

It looks great. Thank you 😊 (Ignore the negative people. They’re bored.)

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, they must be terribly bored.

I'm thinking dessert for this one...maybe with some kind of warm bourbon sauce...mmmmmmmm

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you think with that bourbon sauce. Yum!

@lindamulhall1055

4 жыл бұрын

This is like bread pudding which I dearly love!

Lovvvv it

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

To serve regular french toast warm put in warm oven 170 - 200 degrees as you cook them on the stove top. Cover with a clean dish towel to keep moist while in warm oven.

@MelLockcuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, Sharon!