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4.9 from 24 votes

Easiest Overnight French Toast Bake

You can easily prep this the night before in only 10 min. Then just pop it in the oven right before serving. So easy!

Prep Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 3 small French baguettes ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
For the maple glaze
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or more, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Place bread slices evenly into the baking dish.
  2. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour mixture evenly over the bread slices. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the bread mixture into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and maple syrup until well combined and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour mixture evenly over the bread slices.
  5. Serve immediately, sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.