Overnight French Toast Casserole: Deliciously Easy Prep!
A delicious and easy Overnight French Toast Casserole that you can prepare tonight and bake tomorrow for a delightful breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and gently fold until the bread is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fruits like blueberries or bananas to the mixture.
- This casserole can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg