Description
Indulge in a decadent morning treat with this Overnight French Toast Casserole. This make-ahead dish is perfect for holiday brunches or lazy weekend breakfasts. The luscious custard-soaked bread is topped with a buttery crumble for a delightful contrast of textures. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy a stress-free meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche (about 14 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add the cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Cover and refrigerate the topping separately.
- Bake: The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole and bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. Let cool slightly before serving.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, gently pressing down to ensure it soaks through. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
- For a nutty variation, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
