Overnight French Toast Casserole
A decadent and easy make-ahead breakfast that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for holidays or lazy weekend mornings!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices bread stale or day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk whole or 2%
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
- maple syrup for serving
- powdered sugar for dusting
- fresh berries for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed up, golden brown, and set in the center.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, you can add a pinch of allspice or cardamom to the egg mixture. If you don't have stale bread, you can toast fresh bread slices lightly before cubing.