Night Before French Toast Casserole

Wake up to a breakfast everyone will love with this irresistible Night Before French Toast Casserole! Perfect for busy mornings or holiday gatherings, this make-ahead recipe combines day-old French bread soaked in a rich, custard-like mixture of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla. Prepped the night before, the casserole bakes to golden perfection in the morning, with a buttery, slightly crisp top and a soft, pillowy center. Finish it with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, and fresh berries for a truly decadent start to your day. With just 15 minutes of prep and 8 servings, this breakfast casserole is ideal for feeding a crowd with ease and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (day-old preferred)
• 8 large Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 0 Maple syrup (for serving)
• 0 Fresh berries (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Use a spatula to gently press the bread down if necessary.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes while the oven preheats.

Step 7

Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

Bake the casserole uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 9

Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with maple syrup and optional fresh berries for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1954.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4150.9

Total Fat 188.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1910.6mg	0%
Sodium 3705.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 476.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 239.6g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 542.7IU	0%
Calcium 1042.8mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2156.9mg	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: 42.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 47.2%