Overnight French Toast Casserole
A delicious and easy make-ahead French toast casserole that's perfect for busy mornings or holiday brunches. Simply assemble the night before and bake in the morning!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices bread stale or slightly dried out, such as challah or brioche
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk whole milk or 2%
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, for greasing the dish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Arrange the bread slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. You may need to overlap them slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all pieces are saturated.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and puffed up. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let the casserole cool slightly for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar.
Notes
This casserole is incredibly versatile. Feel free to add berries, chocolate chips, or a streusel topping before refrigerating for extra flavor.