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Overnight French Toast Casserole

A delicious and easy make-ahead breakfast casserole that combines the classic flavors of French toast with a creamy custard and a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 8 slices Bread Challah or brioche works best
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk or almond milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
Topping
  • 1 cup Pecan halves Optional
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter Melted

Method
 

Prepare the Casserole
  1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Cut the bread into cubes and place them in the baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Bake the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir in the pecans if using.
  3. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the soaked bread in the baking dish.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
  5. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for a hassle-free breakfast.

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