Easiest Overnight French Toast Casserole
What makes this the Easiest Overnight French Toast Casserole? You can prep, bake, and have it waiting and ready to enjoy.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed French bread, from a thick/crusty loaf
- 7 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 1 cup half & half cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping: 1/4 cup sugar, whisked with 1 tsp cinnamon (really yummy!) Serve with pure maple syrup and fresh berries.
Instructions
- Butter a 9x13 baking dish; arrange bread cubes evenly in the dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add all remaining ingredients (except optional topping.) Beat until fully incorporated and no clumps of brown sugar remain.
- Evenly and slowly pour liquid mixture over the bread cubes, gently tossing to ensure that all bread is coated with egg mixture. Bread cubes should be mostly soaked. Cover with foil and chill overnight.
- Remove casserole from fridge, uncover, and let it rest at room temp while you preheat oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Sprinkle casserole with Cinnamon Sugar Topping.
- Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until French toast is quite pufffy and golden brown.
- Let casserole rest at least 5 min before cutting and serving. Serve with pure maple syrup and fresh berries, if desired.
Notes
Bread Tip: Day-old or slightly stale bread works best because it absorbs the custard without getting soggy.
Serving Suggestion: Pair with crispy bacon or fresh berries. This recipe is part of our Breakfast Recipes collection!
Substitutions: You can use Brioche or Challah bread as well.
Prep Ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly with foil, and store in the refrigerator.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. You can freeze the baked casserole (sliced into individual portions) wrapped tightly in foil and plastic for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven until warmed through.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 691kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 7mg