Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole

Transform your mornings with this irresistibly delicious Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole! Perfect for busy schedules or special occasions, this make-ahead breakfast dish combines fluffy French bread (or brioche or challah) soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, cream, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. With just 15 minutes of prep the night before, simply refrigerate overnight and bake to golden perfection in the morning. Topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup, this baked French toast is a crowd-pleaser. Whether for brunch, holidays, or a cozy weekend treat, this easy, time-saving casserole guarantees decadence in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (or brioche or challah)
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg (optional)
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
• 0 to taste Maple syrup (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Slice the French bread into thick slices (about 1 inch thick) or cut into 1-inch cubes. Arrange the slices or cubes evenly in the greased baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices or cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Press the bread gently with a spatula to help it absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).

Step 6

In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Prepare the topping by melting the butter in a small bowl. Mix in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until combined and crumbly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the soaked bread in the dish.

Step 9

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set. For a softer texture, bake closer to 40 minutes; for a firmer texture, bake longer.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1670.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3666.2

Total Fat 141.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1403.9mg	0%
Sodium 3830.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 509.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 326.9g
Protein 90.6g	0%

Vitamin D 460.7IU	0%
Calcium 1041.5mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 1921.9mg	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: 34.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 55.5%