Description
Wake up to the comforting aroma of freshly baked French toast with this Delightful Simple Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole. This easy, make-ahead breakfast dish features fluffy bread soaked in a rich custard infused with vanilla and cinnamon. Perfect for holiday brunches or leisurely weekends, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort and promises maximum flavor. Serve it warm, topped with fresh fruit, syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an unforgettable start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 cup brown sugar, divided
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cube the day-old bread and spread it evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ½ cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined. Pour over the bread cubes.
- Refrigerate: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat Oven: The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Add Toppings: Uncover the casserole and sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the top for a crispy finish.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg