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French Toast Casserole

Overnight French Toast Casserole

This Overnight French Toast Casserole is a comforting and decadent breakfast dish, ideal for holidays or busy mornings. The best part? You can prepare it the night before, and bake it the next morning for a warm, delicious meal. With a rich custard filling, crispy golden top, and endless topping options, it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for brunch or any special gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole:

  • 1 loaf of sturdy bread challah, brioche, or French bread, cubed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk or plant-based milk like almond milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the pan

For Optional Toppings:

  • Fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Maple syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, etc.
  • Chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Bread

  • Cut your bread into cubes and arrange them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • If using fresh bread, leave it out for a few hours to slightly dry out, which will help it soak up the custard without becoming too soggy. Alternatively, use slightly stale bread for the best results.

Step 2: Make the Custard

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Pour this mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring each piece is soaked. Gently press the bread down to ensure it absorbs the custard mixture.

Step 3: Refrigerate Overnight

  • Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the bread to fully soak up the custard mixture.

Step 4: Bake the Casserole

  • The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Let the casserole come to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

  • Once baked, allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Serve it warm with your choice of toppings like powdered sugar, fresh berries, or maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15g
Keyword Casserole, French toast casserole
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