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Overnight French Toast Bake
Overnight French Toast Bake is an easy, make-ahead twist on the classic breakfast favorite that will have you jumping out of bed with anticipation.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 9 slices bread, cubed about 1 inch each, about a pound of bread
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Butter a 9 x 13 bake dish. (I like to butter the dish as it adds another layer of flavor to the crust that is nice and golden. You can oil instead if you prefer.) Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
- Add the cubed bread into the bowl, gently pressing each piece down so they are all soaking in the egg mixture.
- Pour the bread/egg mixture into the prepared 9 x 13. Spread evenly. Yes, you will have extra liquid, and make sure to pour it all into the prepared dish as well.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes or overnight.
- If you refrigerate the casserole for 30 minutes, preheat the oven during this time. If you refrigerate the casserole overnight make sure to take the casserole out of the fridge in the morning while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake for 45 to 48 minutes or until the French Toast is nice and golden on top.
- Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Notes
- I like using sourdough or a medium-sized baguette. I have noticed that the bread with the most core strength bakes better French Toast.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey
- The best bread to use for a French Toast bake is sourdough, brioche, challah, or even baguette. I would stay away from fresh bread and prioritize day-old bread. I like using sourdough or a medium-sized baguette. I have noticed that the bread with the most core strength bakes better French Toast.
- Serve this French Toast Bake with fresh fruits, maple syrup for drizzling, hot fudge or caramel sauce, and/ or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- If any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- I love rewarming my portion in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 of 8 servings
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
235mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
557IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 of 8 servings | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 557IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.