Overnight Marmalade French Toast Brunch Casserole
Elevate your next brunch with this irresistible Overnight Marmalade French Toast Brunch Casserole, a make-ahead masterpiece that blends the cozy flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and sweet orange marmalade. Thick slices of brioche or challah are soaked overnight in a rich custard of eggs and half-and-half, allowing the flavors to meld to perfection. A drizzle of melted butter before baking creates a golden, caramelized top layer that’s simply irresistible. Garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this breakfast casserole is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for hosting, this recipe requires minimal morning effort thanks to its overnight preparation, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or leisurely weekends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 6 large Eggs
- 2 cups Half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange the slices of bread in a single layer in the dish, slightly overlapping if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Spread the orange marmalade in an even layer across the top of the bread slices.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread and marmalade, ensuring all the bread is evenly soaked.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the liquid.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but springy to the touch.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries.
Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled over individual portions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.0 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.7 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 345 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 1675 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 539.5 g | 196% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 372.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 931 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1784 mg | 38% | |
*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.
