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Golden brown overnight french toast casserole, topped with fresh berries and powdered sugar, ready to serve.

Overnight French Toast Casserole

Prepare easy overnight French toast casserole for effortless morning meals. This breakfast bakes to golden perfection and feeds a crowd.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf about 1 pound or 450g Challah bread, cubed
  • 8 large about 400g Eggs
  • 2 cups 480ml Whole milk
  • 1 cup 240ml Heavy cream
  • ½ cup 100g Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup 50g Brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons 10ml Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 3g Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon 1.5g Salt
  • Optional: Berries sliced almonds, chopped pecans, maple syrup, powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Bread: Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Whisk the Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  • Pour Over Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure to saturate all the bread. Gently press down on the bread to ensure it’s submerged in the custard.
  • Cover and Refrigerate: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking to allow it to come to room temperature slightly.
  • Bake: Uncover the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  • Cool Briefly: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Slice into squares and serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Calories: ~305–310 kcal
  • Protein: ~16–17 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~31 g
  • Fat: ~12 g
  • Fiber: ~1 g
  • Sodium: ~500 mg
Notes: These values are approximate and will vary depending on the recipe (bread type, amount of sugar, milk vs. cream, added cream cheese, etc.)