Description
This Overnight French Toast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast or brunch option that is perfect for feeding a crowd. With a rich custard-soaked bread base and a sweet cinnamon crunch topping, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Casserole:
- 1 loaf French bread or thick Texas toast
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Crunch Topping:
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Coat a 9″x13″ baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Slice the bread and arrange in the dish.
- Mix the Custard: Whisk eggs with half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over bread slices.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat and Flip: Preheat oven to 350°F. Flip bread slices and prepare the topping.
- Make the Topping: Combine all topping ingredients. Spread over bread slices.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden.
Notes
- You can customize the topping with nuts or dried fruits for added texture.
- Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for a decadent finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 185mg
