Description
A delicious and easy Overnight French Toast Casserole that you can prepare tonight and bake tomorrow for a delightful breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place the cubed French bread in the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
- Bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fruits like blueberries or bananas.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg