Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Best Overnight French Toast Casserole. A rich and creamy custard soaked into brioche or French bread, baked until golden and puffed, then topped with a buttery, cinnamon-sugar crumble. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or special brunch occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 1 loaf brioche or French bread (cut into 1-inch cubes, about 10 cups)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the cubed bread evenly in the pan.
- Mix the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined. Pour over the bread, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare the Topping: In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Bake: Sprinkle topping over casserole and bake for 45–55 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let rest before serving. Enjoy warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance.
- For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
