Description
This Overnight French Toast Casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. It’s easy to prepare the night before, allowing the flavors to meld together, and then simply bake it in the morning for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread (or thick Texas toast)
Egg Mixture:
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 1/2 sticks butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Coat a 9″x13″ baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Slice Bread: Cut French bread into 1-inch slices and arrange them in the baking dish, overlapping.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Soak Bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are fully coated. Refrigerate covered overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F. Flip bread slices to coat evenly.
- Prepare Topping: Mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over bread slices.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden.
Notes
- You can customize the topping with nuts or fruits for added flavor and texture.
- Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries for a delightful touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: French toast casserole, make-ahead breakfast, brunch dish, overnight recipe
