Overnight French Toast Casserole
Prep this overnight French toast casserole the night before and bake in the morning! Easy, cozy and perfect for holidays or brunch!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 10-12 slices bread - thick cut
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 large large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups milk or heavy whipping cream
- maple syrup, powdered sugar, sliced fruit for serving
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ⅔ cup brown sugar and 1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together 5 large eggs, 1½ cups milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- Arrange 5–6 slices of thick bread in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the bread.
- Layer the remaining 5–6 slices of bread on top, then sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar mixture.
- Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread, making sure all pieces are moistened.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the French toast covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.