Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe
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Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe
Description
The Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe features French bread cut into cubes that soak overnight in a custard batter consisting of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated and brown sugars, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a bit of salt. The prolonged soaking allows the bread to fully absorb the flavorful custard, resulting in a tender and moist interior once baked. A topping made from melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon is drizzled on before baking, which caramelizes in the oven for a textured golden crust. Baking covered initially helps the custard set, then uncovering allows browning and a slightly crisp top.
This dish offers a harmonious blend of sweet, creamy, and cinnamon-spiced flavors balanced with the bread’s crisp edge. It serves well for breakfast or brunch, especially when prepared the night before, saving time in the morning. Dusting with powdered sugar and serving with maple syrup adds sweetness and traditional taste notes commonly associated with French toast dishes.
The recipe is flexible for various toppings based on preferences. The custard ingredients and baking method ensure a consistent, creamy texture throughout the casserole, with a pleasant contrast between the soft soaked bread and the crisp top layer formed during baking. The recommended rest after baking before slicing allows the casserole to firm up slightly for clean pieces.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces French bread cut into 1-inch cubes, crusty
- 8 egg well beaten, large
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- For the topping:
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- powdered sugar , to serve
- maple syrup , to serve
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Place the cubed bread into the baking dish, set aside.
- Place the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl. Whisk together well until combined. Some of the cinnamon may float on top, that’s okay.
- Pour the custard over the bread cubes. Take a large spoon and press the bread into the custard so it starts to soak it up. Cover the dish and place it in the fridge to soak for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle this all over the top of the casserole.
- Cover with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes, slice and serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 635IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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