Overnight French Toast Casserole: Easy & Indulgent Breakfast Delight
This Overnight French Toast Casserole is an effortless and delicious way to enjoy a classic breakfast dish. Perfect for serving a crowd!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf bread, preferably brioche or challah
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread into cubes and place it in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all are soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the top is golden and set.
- Serve warm with syrup and powdered sugar.
Notes
- Make sure to use stale bread for better texture.
- Add berries or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg