Dreamy Banana French Toast Casserole Melts Hearts Instantly
A delicious overnight banana French toast casserole perfect for brunch. Easy to prepare ahead and bake in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus overnight chill)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into cubes
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for topping
- Extra banana slices and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish and spread bread cubes evenly. Layer sliced bananas throughout.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard mixture over bread and bananas. Press lightly to absorb.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until golden. Top with powdered sugar, bananas, and syrup.
Notes
- Best made with stale bread for better absorption.
- Add nuts for extra crunch.
- Serve warm for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 190mg