Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole
A practical and comforting overnight baked French toast casserole, perfect for relaxed brunches. This dish features a slightly crisp top with a tender, custardy interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter for greasing the dish
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter. Spread the cubed French bread evenly in the dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Press gently with a spatula so most cubes are submerged.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the cover and place the dish in the oven.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Stale or day-old bread soaks custard better than very fresh bread. For a richer custard, replace up to 1/2 cup of the milk with heavy cream. Use real maple syrup for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg