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Overnight French Toast

Delicious Overnight French Toast Casserole for Easy Mornings

This Overnight French Toast casserole transforms busy mornings with irresistible flavors and ease, making breakfast a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 10 cups Cubed Bread Use stale or day-old bread for best texture.
  • 9 large Eggs These act as the binding agents.
  • 5.5 cups Milk Regular or non-dairy milk works well.
  • 0.75 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust or swap with preferred sweetener.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Add to taste.
  • 0.5 - 0.75 teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated if possible.
  • 1 pound Bacon or Breakfast Sausage Optional for savory touch.
  • Cinnamon Sugar Optional for topping.
For Serving
  • Maple Syrup Drizzle to elevate flavor.
  • Whipped Cream Perfect complement.
  • Fresh Fruit Berries or bananas for color.

Equipment

  • 9" x 13" baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie sheet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Spread the cubed bread evenly on a large cookie sheet and allow it to dry out for about an hour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Grease a 9' x 13' baking dish and layer half of the dried bread cubes evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle half the bacon or sausage if using.
  4. Pour the prepared custard mixture over the layered bread, ensuring all pieces are submerged.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove cover from casserole and bake for 60–70 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use stale bread and ensure adequate soaking time in the refrigerator before baking.

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