How to Make Overnight French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

French toast is a classic breakfast dish that never fails to satisfy. But if you’re tired of the same old soggy, quick French toast, we’ve got a game-changing recipe that will take your breakfast game to the next level. Introducing overnight French toast – a decadent, custardy dish that can be prepped the night before and popped into the oven in the morning for a stress-free, delicious breakfast.

What sets overnight French toast apart from the traditional version is the extra time it ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 dash salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place bread slices in the prepared baking dish, overlapping slices as needed.
  • Place eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly with a rotary beater or whisk. Pour mixture over bread, making sure all slices are moistened. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 169mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 210mg