Overnight French Toast Casserole
A comforting and easy-to-make brunch dish that soaks up warm vanilla and cinnamon flavors overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (French or brioche)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the dish.
- Whisk the eggs until blended, then add milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the custard evenly over the bread cubes and press down lightly.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving with syrup and powdered sugar.
Notes
For a richer crumb, use brioche. Day-old bread works best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 250mg