Overnight French Toast Casserole
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Overnight French Toast Casserole
Description
This casserole uses French bread cut into chunks that are soaked in an egg-milk custard with sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. After soaking, a cinnamon and sugar mixture is sprinkled on top before baking. The soaking time, ideally overnight, allows the bread to absorb the custard fully, ensuring a creamy texture inside with a flavorful crust.
The dish bakes in a 350-degree oven until the top is golden brown and set. This produces a soft and rich interior that contrasts with the lightly crisped top layer where the cinnamon sugar caramelizes. The balance of vanilla and cinnamon flavors adds warmth and sweetness, complementing the bread's sturdy texture.
Overnight French Toast Casserole works well for breakfast or brunch, providing a make-ahead option that saves morning time. Leftovers can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to five days. For longer storage, the dish can be frozen before baking and thawed overnight when needed, then baked fresh for best texture.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 4 egg
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 4 Tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Spray bottom of pan with cooking spray or coat with melted butter. Cut bread into chunks and spread evenly in a 9×13 pan.
- Mix together eggs, milk, 2 Tablespoons of sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour over bread. Mix to coat to coat the bread in the mixture.
- In a small separate bowl mix together 2 Tablespoons of sugar and the ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the entire pan.
If wanting to eat now:
- Cover and place in fridge over night. (you could cook immediately, but it is much better if you let it sit over night) The next morning cook in 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown.
If wanting to freeze:
- Cover with foil and freeze. When you are ready, thaw overnight in fridge. Cook in 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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