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Overnight French Toast Casserole

A warm, custardy, make-ahead breakfast casserole with golden crispy edges and rich cinnamon-vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 1 loaf brioche or challah cubed
  • 6 eggs large
  • 2 cups milk or half-and-half
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Grease a baking dish and fill with cubed bread.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
  3. Pour custard over bread and press lightly to soak.
  4. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–50 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Cool briefly, then serve with maple syrup or toppings of choice.

Notes

For extra crunch, add a pecan streusel before baking.