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Overnight French Toast Casserole

A make-ahead breakfast casserole with bread soaked overnight in a rich cinnamon custard and baked until golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Overnight Chill 8 hours
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread cubed
  • 8 eggs large
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp butter for greasing dish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Plastic wrap or foil

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread bread cubes evenly.
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Pour mixture evenly over bread and gently press to soak.
  4. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Let casserole sit at room temperature 20 minutes.
  6. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Rest 10 minutes before serving with maple syrup.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best texture.