Slumber Party Baked French Toast
Perfect for a cozy morning after a fun-filled night, Slumber Party Baked French Toast is a crowd-pleasing breakfast casserole that combines the rich flavors of challah (or brioche) bread, a creamy custard, and a buttery cinnamon crumble topping. Designed for simplicity, this make-ahead dish requires just 20 minutes of prep before an overnight chill in the fridge, making it the ideal solution for stress-free hosting. With warm vanilla notes and a hint of brown sugar caramelization, the baked French toast is texture-packed, featuring soft, custardy bread beneath a crisp, golden crumble. Serve it straight from the oven with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible blend of sweetness and spice. Perfect for feeding a hungry group, it’s the ultimate playful breakfast idea for slumber parties, brunch gatherings, or holiday mornings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Challah bread (or brioche)
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for crumble topping)
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (for crumble topping)
- 0.25 cups Cold unsalted butter (for crumble topping)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring each piece is soaked. Gently press down with a spatula to absorb the liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
To make the crumble topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the soaked bread mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.8 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.5 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2091 mg | 697% | |
| Sodium | 2780 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 638.2 g | 232% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 395.6 g | ||
| Protein | 120.8 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.5 mcg | 73% | |
| Calcium | 1252 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 2114 mg | 45% | |
*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.
