Description
A simple overnight French toast casserole recipe that is easy to prepare the night before for a quick breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place bread cubes in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the French toast casserole.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- You can add berries or chocolate chips to the casserole before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Overnight French Toast Casserole, easy breakfast, brunch recipe, make ahead breakfast, baked French toast