Christmas Morning Baked French Toast

Wake up to the cozy, indulgent aroma of Christmas Morning Baked French Toast, the perfect holiday breakfast centerpiece that brings everyone to the table. Made with rich challah or brioche bread, this overnight casserole is soaked in a luxurious custard blend of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The beauty of this recipe is its make-ahead convenience—let it rest overnight in the fridge, so all the work is done before the festivities begin. Once baked to golden perfection, this French toast is drizzled with melted butter, dusted with powdered sugar, and served alongside warm maple syrup for an irresistibly sweet start to your Christmas morning. Whether you’re hosting family or enjoying a laid-back holiday brunch, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing, time-saving treasure that tastes as magical as the season.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (about 16 ounces) Challah or Brioche bread
• 8 large Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons, melted Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons (for garnish) Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup (for serving) Maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

Slice the challah or brioche bread into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Lightly press the bread down with a spatula so it absorbs the custard.

Step 5

Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 6

In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the French toast casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes while the oven preheats.

Step 7

Remove the cover and drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the bread.

Step 8

Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Dust with powdered sugar for garnish and serve with warm maple syrup on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1845.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4155.1

Total Fat 205.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 2089.6mg	0%
Sodium 3357.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 459.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 265.0g
Protein 114.5g	0%

Vitamin D 542.7IU	0%
Calcium 1134.7mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 1867.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 44.3%