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Overnight French Toast Casserole

This Overnight French Toast Casserole is a make-ahead breakfast perfect for busy mornings, holidays, or brunch gatherings. Cubed bread soaks overnight in a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard and is baked with a sweet crumble topping for a delicious, comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread or brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumble topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for crumble topping)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for crumble topping)
  • Optional maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries for serving

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange the cubed bread evenly inside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt.
  • Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to ensure all bread is soaked.
  • Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  • To make the crumble topping, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) in a medium bowl. Add cold butter and mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove casserole from fridge and let it come to room temperature.
  • Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until golden brown and the custard is set.
  • Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g
Keyword French Toast, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Overnight Casserole
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