Description
A comforting dish steeped in tradition, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. This Overnight French Toast Casserole is rich, flavorful, and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (cubed)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the cubed bread in the dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are well soaked.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
- Mix together the brown sugar and additional cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the soaked bread.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve warm, optionally with syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
For a richer taste, use stale bread and ensure the bread is well soaked overnight. Customize with nuts, fruit, or chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 270mg