Description
Enjoy a delightful morning treat with the Overnight French Toast Casserole, a comforting dish offering layers of flavor and nostalgic warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old Brioche or Challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the cinnamon streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter and add nuts if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let the casserole sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the soaked bread and bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread to ensure perfect texture.
- Experiment with different types of bread, like sourdough or Texas toast.
- Consider adding a splash of maple syrup into the custard for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: overnight french toast casserole, breakfast casserole, french toast bake, brioche french toast