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

There's nothing quite like waking up to a delicious and satisfying breakfast, especially when it's as easy to make as Overnight French Toast Casserole. This classic breakfast dish takes the traditional French toast and turns it into a make-ahead casserole that cooks up perfectly in the morning. With a creamy and custardy interior, a crispy golden crust, and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter, melted
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 2-inch slices
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • aluminum foil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 10 slices

  • Pour melted butter into an 11x15-inch baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the butter and top with bread slices, making sure slices are placed close together.
  • Mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl until thoroughly combined; pour over bread in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the covered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until puffed and lightly golden, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    1077 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 367mg
    • Sodium: 1015mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 144g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 93g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 285mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 490mg