Description
Indulge in a decadent and hassle-free breakfast with this Overnight French Toast Casserole. It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for a stress-free morning meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and evenly place bread cubes in it. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over bread, press lightly, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Make the Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Next morning, let casserole sit, preheat oven to 350°F, sprinkle topping, and bake for 45–50 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup, berries, or powdered sugar.
- Try using raisin or cinnamon swirl bread for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
