Description
Warm, custardy, and golden on top this Easy French Toast Casserole (Overnight) is everything I love about cozy weekend mornings. It soaks quietly in the fridge while you sleep, then bakes up into a sweet, cinnamon-scented dream that tastes like a hug in a baking dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredient List:
- 1 lb stale bread (brioche, challah, or French bread)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Topping:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cold
Instructions
- Cut stale bread into 1-inch cubes. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and scatter the bread inside evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the bread cubes. Press and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Refrigerate until baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle topping evenly over casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until golden brown and lightly crisp.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm with maple syrup or whipped cream.
Notes
Use day-old, rich bread like brioche or challah for the best texture. Prep the night before to let the custard absorb. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes or microwave single servings for 60–90 seconds. Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or seasonal fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
