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Delicious Overnight French Toast Casserole ready to serve for breakfast

Overnight French Toast Casserole

A comfort food favorite, this overnight French toast casserole features soft bread soaked in a rich custard and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for feeding a crowd!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the casserole
  • 1 loaf 1 loaf bread (preferably challah or brioche) Day-old or slightly stale breads absorb custard best.
  • 8 large 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional; walnuts or pecans) Optional nuts for topping.
  • Powdered sugar for serving Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Tear the loaf into bite-sized pieces. Spread the pieces evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Add milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard evenly over the bread. Press the bread down gently so it soaks through. Sprinkle nuts over the top if using.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
Baking
  1. The next morning, remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Bake the uncovered casserole for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
  4. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Serve squares warm with powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. Reheat properly before serving.

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