Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Overnight French Toast Casserole recipe. Perfect for a make-ahead brunch, this baked French toast is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. The rich custard-soaked bread topped with a sweet crumbly topping makes it a favorite among both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- powdered sugar or maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and evenly distribute the cubed French bread in the dish.
- Mix the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour this custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Make the Topping: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this topping over the soaked bread.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and set. Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- Add fresh berries, nuts, or chocolate chips for variation.
- This casserole can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
