Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Best Overnight French Toast Casserole. Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast or holiday brunch, this baked French toast is a crowd-pleaser with its delicious taste and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Mixture:
- 1 loaf French bread (about 14–16 ounces) cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Mixture: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Spread the bread cubes evenly in the dish.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour over bread cubes.
- Chill Overnight: Cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight.
- Make the Topping: Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter to form crumbs. Refrigerate.
- Bake: Sprinkle topping over casserole, add pecans if desired. Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, add chocolate chips or cream cheese cubes before chilling.
- Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
