Preheat your oven to 350°F. Take the casserole out of the fridge and sprinkle the topping over the dish. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, more bread pudding-like texture, or an hour for a firmer, crisper texture. Serve with butter, syrup, and fresh fruit like blueberries or strawberries.

To see whether dried versus fresh bread, or long-soak versus quick, really matters, I tested three popular French toast recipes from around the internet, using challah for each one. What I was looking for was moist, eggy-flavored bread that tasted good even without being covered with butter and maple syrup. Here’s what I found.

Looking for the perfect breakfast casserole that you can prepare the night before? This make ahead French toast breakfast