Overnight French Toast Casserole

Overnight French toast casserole is a delicious way to prepare breakfast the night before. You'll love this make ahead baked version of French toast, with no messy skillet or griddle to clean.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 379kcal

Author Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark will work)
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1 18 oz. loaf of french bread or challah, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10-12 cups of cubed bread)
8 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk (2% or whole milk)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Grease or spray a 9x13 baking dish.
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Cook until butter and sugar no longer separate, about 7 minutes. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle bread cubes over brown sugar mixture in an even layer.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Pour egg mixture over bread, pressing down slightly if needed to saturate all the bread with the egg mixture.
Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap/cover and place cold pan in cold oven. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Bake for 55 minutes or until browned, bubbling, and no longer liquidy in the middle. A butter knife inserted near the center should come out clean, not coated with egg/milk mixture.

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Notes

Other types of bread can be substituted.
Can be made up to 24 hours in advance before baking.

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