Night Before French Toast Casserole
Wake up to a breakfast everyone will love with this irresistible Night Before French Toast Casserole! Perfect for busy mornings or holiday gatherings, this make-ahead recipe combines day-old French bread soaked in a rich, custard-like mixture of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla. Prepped the night before, the casserole bakes to golden perfection in the morning, with a buttery, slightly crisp top and a soft, pillowy center. Finish it with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, and fresh berries for a truly decadent start to your day. With just 15 minutes of prep and 8 servings, this breakfast casserole is ideal for feeding a crowd with ease and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (day-old preferred)
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Use a spatula to gently press the bread down if necessary.
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake the casserole uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Serve warm with maple syrup and optional fresh berries for garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 329 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*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.
