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

There's nothing quite like waking up to the smell of a delicious breakfast ready to be devoured. And with this Overnight French Toast Bake recipe, you can make that dream a reality. This easy, make-ahead breakfast dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying a leisurely morning at home with your family. Loaded with cinnamon, sugar, and a custardy texture, this dish is a true treat for the taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 slices French bread
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon together.
  • Place bread slices in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Pour egg mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup; it will be very thick. Spread over the bread, then sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 246mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 212mg