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Overnight French Toast Casserole

Prepare easy overnight French toast casserole for effortless morning meals. This breakfast bakes to golden perfection and feeds a crowd.
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American

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.)