Gluten Free French Toast Casserole

How to Make It

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Spray a 9x13” baking dish generously with nonstick spray then set aside.
3. Place the cut gluten free bread pieces on a non-stick baking sheet and when the oven is preheated, bake for 10 minutes and then remove from the oven.
4. Add the toasted bread pieces to the prepared baking dish.
5. Next make the custard mixture by whisking together the coconut milk, maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and orange zest. Whisk well until everything is fully combined.
6. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread pieces. Use a spatula to gently press down on the bread cubes to make sure the egg mixture is evenly distributed.
7. Cover the baking dish with foil and set in the fridge for 2 hours.
8. After 2 hours remove from the fridge and let sit while you preheat the oven to 350F. Use a spatula to gently press down on the bread cubes one more time to make sure the egg mixture is evenly distributed.
9. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 50-60 minutes until the custard mixture is set / a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, is firm to the touch and golden brown on top. The sides of the casserole will also start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
10. Let the french toast casserole sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.
11. Serve topped with fresh strawberries and maple syrup.