Easy French Toast Casserole Make Ahead
Wake up to the ultimate breakfast comfort with this Easy French Toast Casserole Make Ahead recipe, a delightful twist on a classic morning favorite. Perfectly suited for busy mornings or holiday gatherings, this dish combines the rich, custardy goodness of French toast with the convenience of a make-ahead casserole. Prepared with pieces of day-old French bread, brioche, or challah, and soaked overnight in a luscious blend of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla, this casserole bakes up golden, fluffy, and irresistibly fragrant. Topped with a drizzle of melted butter and optionally garnished with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh fruit, it’s a crowd-pleasing breakfast centerpiece that’s as easy as it is decadent. With only 15 minutes of prep, this recipe ensures you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time savoring every bite with your loved ones. Perfect for meal prep, weekend brunches, or special occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 cups day-old bread (French bread, brioche, or challah preferred)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- maple syrup (optional, for serving)
- fresh fruit (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Gently press the bread down with a spatula to help it soak up the custard mixture.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature while the oven preheats (about 15–20 minutes).
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Let the casserole cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
12119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.3 g | 423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 169.4 g | 847% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2706 mg | 902% | |
| Sodium | 15756 mg | 685% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1899.7 g | 691% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.9 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 599.6 g | ||
| Protein | 322.0 g | 644% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.4 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 2430 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 66.2 mg | 368% | |
| Potassium | 4575 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
