Overnight Oven French Toast
Wake up to the ultimate breakfast comfort with this decadent Overnight Oven French Toast, a make-ahead marvel perfect for busy mornings or entertaining guests. This dish combines thick slices of French bread (or brioche or challah) soaked in a rich custard made from eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and a blend of vanilla and warm cinnamon. What sets this recipe apart is the dreamy crumb topping, crafted with brown sugar, butter, and a hint of cinnamon, which bakes into a golden, buttery layer of goodness. Simply assemble the night before, let it soak in all those luscious flavors, and bake it to perfection in the morning. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a cozy, restaurant-quality breakfast that feeds a crowd. Perfect for holiday mornings, brunch gatherings, or any time you crave French toast made effortlessly gourmet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (or brioche/ challah)
- 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 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
Slice the French bread or brioche into 1-inch-thick slices and arrange them in the baking dish, slightly overlapping if necessary.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight (minimum 8 hours).
The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.
Prepare the crumb topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and butter in a medium bowl. Use a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole.
Bake the casserole uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Let the casserole cool slightly, about 5 minutes, before slicing and serving.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 481 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.9 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*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.
