Overnight French Toast
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Overnight French Toast
Description
The recipe involves whisking melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to make a custard. Thick slices of French bread are arranged in a baking pan and covered with this custard, then refrigerated overnight to absorb the flavors fully. Before baking, additional brown sugar is sprinkled on top, which melts and caramelizes in the oven, forming a gently crisp sugar crust. The dish bakes at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
The result is a soft, custardy interior with a slightly crunchy sweet topping, bringing pleasant textural contrast. The cinnamon and vanilla provide warmth and aroma, complementing the richness from the butter and eggs. This baked French toast serves well as a make-ahead option that simplifies morning preparation.
Serve warm, optionally with syrup or fresh fruit accompaniments. Its overnight soak makes the bread tender but intact, ideal for slicing into portions for family and guests.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed (divided)
- 8 large egg beaten
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 loaf French bread cut into thick slices
Instructions
- Whisk the butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, eggs, whole milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Arrange the bread in the pan and pour the custard over the bread, then tightly cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees before baking and remove the pan from the refrigerator, sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the pan and baked for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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