Overnight French Toast Casserole

This delicious overnight breakfast casserole is a hearty prepared breakfast that is super easy to prepare and delivers fabulous flavor.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword french toast casserole overnight, overnight french toast casserole, overnight french toast casserole recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

casserole in the refrigerator overnight 12

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Calories 230kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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8" x 8" square baking pan
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Whisk

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.

Notes

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Storage: Store leftovers in an 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.

Recipes written by Everyday Eileen are for information purposes. Eileen Kelly is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional data we provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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