Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe
This Overnight French Toast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast perfect for feeding a crowd or for a special weekend treat. The bread soaks up a rich custard overnight, creating a decadent dish with a crunchy pecan topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Custard:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add the cubed French bread.
- Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, press down slightly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter. Sprinkle over soaked bread. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and golden. Rest before serving.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
- Omit pecans for a nut-free version.
- Use almond milk and dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
