Irresistible Overnight French Toast Casserole for 8 Perfect Mornings
This overnight French toast casserole is a quick and easy brunch favorite with a cinnamon custard base and crispy golden topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter (cut into small cubes)
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13″ baking dish. Spread bread cubes evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the bread. Gently press the bread down to soak. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle with pecans and dot with butter. Bake uncovered 45–50 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly, then drizzle with warm maple syrup.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the bread cubes sit uncovered for 1-2 hours before assembling.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or omit for nut-free version.
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 165mg