RECIPE: Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole
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RECIPE: Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole
Description
RECIPE: Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole combines cubed bread with a custard mix of eggs, sugar, milk, cream, vanilla extract, and salt. The assembled casserole is refrigerated overnight for thorough soaking. A topping made of flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cubed butter adds a crumbly, sweet crust once baked. The baking time depends on the casserole's depth and size, with the goal to achieve a golden brown top and fully cooked custard within.
Flavors blend between sweet notes of vanilla and cinnamon, balanced by the smooth custard soaking the bread. The contrast between the soft interior and crumbly topping provides a pleasant texture. Baking at 350°F for 30-35 minutes creates an inviting golden crust and a tender center.
Serve warm with powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness and moisture. This casserole suits a leisurely brunch or dessert and can be prepared the night before to save time in the morning.
Adjust baking time based on your dish size to ensure even cooking. The sugar amount can be modified to reduce sweetness. Nutritional info may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Ingredients
- 1 French bread or white bread
- 7 egg
- ½ cup sugar (I used 2 tablespoon less from ½ cup to make it less sweeter)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter cut into cubes, unsalted
Instructions
- Grease a 9 X 13 inch casserole or baking tray with butter.
- Use a serrated knife to cube the bread into one inch pieces and put into the casserole.
- In a big wide bowl beat eggs, sugar, milk, cream, vanilla extract and salt.
- Slowly pour liquid over the bread, evenly over the bread. Cover with cling film and refrigerate it overnight.
- In another bowl crumble flour, brown sugar, cinnamon powder, salt and butter cubes. Let the mixture be crumbly. Cover with cling film and chill it in fridge overnight.
- Take the casserole out of the fridge when you are ready to bake.
- Pre heat the oven to 350 degree F.
- Sprinkle the butter-cinnamon-sugar mix generously over the soaked bread.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes till browned.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut out a portion of it into a serving plate and drizzle some maple syrup while the baked French toast in still warm. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Baking duration depends on the casserole's depth; adjust time until the top is golden brown and custard set.
- Reducing sugar can lessen sweetness without affecting texture significantly.
- Use powdered sugar and maple syrup when serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prepare the casserole the night before for convenience.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 1099IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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