There's no need to work in the kitchen all morning when you can make this Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole. Simply assemble the casserole the night before and bake it in the morning for this crowd-pleasing, delicious breakfast that everyone will love.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- It's easy to make and delicious, and the entire family will love it.
- No need for fancy ingredients, you may already have the ingredients on hand.
- Perfect to make ahead to save time on busy mornings.
🧾 Ingredients
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- french bread, torn into 1-inch pieces, about 15 ounces
- light brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- salt
- whole milk
- large eggs
- vanilla extract
- nonstick cooking spray
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🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8" x 8" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place all of the torn bread pieces into the prepared casserole dish and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the torn bread.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, coating completely.
- Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and leave the aluminum foil on the casserole dish. Bake the covered casserole for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue to cook for 20-25 minutes until well browned and no uncooked egg remains. (An inserted toothpick will come out a bit damp but should not be wet.)
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue to cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, The casserole will be well browned and no uncooked egg remains. (An inserted toothpick will come out a bit damp but should not be wet.)
- Serve with your favorite maple syrup and confectioners sugar as toppings.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Store leftovers in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the leftovers in the microwave, or in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
Freezer Instructions: To make this ahead of time, prepare the casserole and place the uncooked casserole in the freezer in a freezer-friendly casserole dish or foil pan. Cover with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil to seal up the casserole.
The casserole can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When ready to cook, remove the casserole from the freezer, and defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Follow the heating instructions in the recipe card below.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
If you do not have time to let the casserole sit in the fridge overnight, you can bake it right away. Just increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
📖 Variations
- Use different types of bread, such as Challah, Brioche, or Croissants for a slightly different texture to this bread.
- Try adding in diced apples or pears for a sweet fruity taste.
- Add a touch of nutmeg or allspice for extra flavor.
- You can also add in ½ cup of your favorite chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts if you like an added crunch.
- Top with whipped cream or ice cream for a decadent dessert.
- Chocolate chips would be a great sweet addition to this recipe.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
- Spinach and Mushroom Frittata is a protein-filled breakfast food that pairs well with this overnight French toast casserole.
- Fried Apples are a sweet fruity side dish the entire family will enjoy.
- If you are looking for an easy and simple egg recipe, this Instant Pot Egg Bites is the best recipe to fit that bill.
- Copycat Caramel Machiatto would be perfect along with this breakfast casserole.
- Looking for a thirst quencher, try a glass of Strawberry Iced Tea.
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- If you love French toast but want to cut your calories this Skinny French Toast recipe is just what you are seeking, and I promise it's delicious.
- Berries and Cream Stuffed French Toast Croissants is a twist on this breakfast staple and your entire family will enjoy this recipe.
- If you love easy make-ahead breakfast recipes, you will also enjoy this Low-fat Banana Bread recipe.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
No, the French toast will not get soggy if you let it sit overnight. The bread will absorb the egg mixture and result in a delicious, moist casserole.
You can leave the casserole in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Yes, you can freeze the casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Overnight French Toast Casserole
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- As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread, torn into 1-inch pieces about 15 ounces
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8" x 8" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place all of the torn bread pieces into the casserole dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the torn bread.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, coating completely.
- Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foi foil and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and leave the aluminum foil on the casserole dish. Bake the covered casserole for 20 minutes. then remove the foil and continue to cook for 20-25 minutes until well browned and no uncooked egg remains. (An inserted toothpick will come out a bit damp but should not be wet.)
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue to cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, The casserole will be well browned and no uncooked egg remains. (An inserted toothpick will come out a bit damp but should not be wet.)
- Serve with your favorite maple syrup and confectioners sugar as toppings.
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