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Whip up this amazing Overnight French Toast Recipe and all you have to do in the morning is bake and enjoy. It is that easy. Try this recipe for busy school mornings, holidays and more.
Making French Toast is one of my favorite breakfast recipes. It is the perfect Christmas Morning breakfast and perfect to make ahead of time. The combination of the cinnamon, heavy cream and brown sugar makes this overnight French toast casserole a family favorite.
If you love making French Toast as much as we do, make this Cinnamon French Toast, Hawaiian Roll French Toast, Pound Cake French Toast or this Banana Bread French Toast Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe:
This French Toast is loaded with flavor and is easy to make. Take you classic stovetop French Toast to the next level with this casserole recipe.
You can make with a variety of breads and your favorite toppings. Serve with your favorite breakfast sides dishes for a complete meal idea.
Ingredients
- French bread, cut into 1 inch thick slices
- Large Eggs
- Heavy Cream
- Milk
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
For Serving
- Powdered sugar, optional
- Maple syrup, optional
- Fresh fruit
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Variations Ideas:
- Change Bread – Try using other types of bread. Some ideas include: Brioche, Challah, raisin bread, French bread, Italian bread, Texas toast, sourdough bread and more. French Toast bake with Texas toast is a favorite.
- Additions – Add raisins, pecans, almonds to the french toast mixture.
- Toppings – Drizzle the French Toast with caramel. Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is amazing on this french toast casserole or cream cheese drizzle and more brown sugar cinnamon.
- Change Milk – Feel free to make this dairy free milk such as almond milk or coconut milk.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1 – First, coat a 13×9 baking dish with softened butter. Slice the French bread and arrange in baking dish in two rows. It is okay if you have to overlap the bread.
Step 2 – In a large bowl, beat the eggs and milk.
Step 3 – Whisk in the heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Step 4 – Pour milk mixture over bread slices, pressing down lightly to be sure the egg mixture covers the bread. You want all of this to soak into the bread.
Step 5 – Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight.
Step 6 – Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking then it is ready to bake. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until browned and inside is set.
- Step 7 – Serve with powdered sugar, maple syrup or fresh fruit. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days
Expert Tips:
- Bread – Feel free to use different types of bread. We find that this casserole is best made with day-old bread for the best texture.
- Cover – Before placing the casserole into the fridge, make sure to cover with plastic wrap.
- Baking Time – Baking time may vary depending on your oven. You will know when casserole is done cooking when the top is golden brown.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this French Toast Casserole with a side of Air Fried Bacon or breakfast sausage. We even like to make a fresh berries fruit salad for a complete meal idea.
Make sure to serve with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar and whipped cream. I have even topped orange zest for added flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge after cooling to room temperature. The French Toast will last about 3 to 4 days if stored properly. When you are ready to serve, reheat in the microwave.
Yes, you can freeze cooked French Toast Casserole. Place in a freezer safe container or wrap in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge.
Try these other easy breakfast casseroles:
- Easy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
- Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole
- Crock pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
- Crock pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Try these other french toast recipes:
- Easy Baked French Toast Muffins Recipe
- Pumpkin French Toast Recipe
- Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe
- Kid Friendly Stuffed French Toast Recipe
We love hearing from you. If you make this overnight French toast bake recipe, make sure to leave us a comment or a star review.
Overnight French Toast
Ingredients
- One loaf French bread cut into 1 inch thick slices
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Serving
- Powdered sugar optional
- Maple syrup optional
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- Coat a 13×9 baking dish with softened butter
- Slice bread and arrange in baking dish in two rows, overlapping if necessary
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs
- Whisk in the heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon
- Pour milk mixture over bread, pressing down lightly to be sure the mixture covers the bread
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight
- Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until browned and inside is set
- Serve with powdered sugar, maple syrup or fresh fruit
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days
I had a problem with this overnight french toast. While we loved the taste of it using french bread, the bread stuck together. The bread with not separate easily. Each piece was coated very well but noticed their was a lot of egg mixture on the bottom of the pan when I put it in the oven. I also turned the french toast to make sure the other side got done. I want to know what I did wrong or give me some suggestions so it comes out correctly. I want to make it again. Thank you Carrie.