Overnight French Toast Casserole
A delightful and easy breakfast casserole that can be prepared the night before, filled with sweet vanilla and cinnamon flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (day-old or stale is best)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruit
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the bread into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the Bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread, making sure it is evenly soaked.
- Overnight Rest: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat and Bake: The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 45-55 minutes or until golden.
- Cooling and Serving: Let it cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Use stale bread for best absorption. Customize with your favorite fruits or flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
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