French Toast Casserole

Imagine waking up to the smell of cinnamon, butter, and maple syrup wafting through your house. Now imagine realizing you didn’t have to stand over a stove flipping slices like a short-order cook. That’s the magic of French toast casserole—all the flavor, none of the wrist cramps.

This dish turns stale bread into a golden, custardy masterpiece. It’s perfect for lazy weekends, brunch with friends, or when you want breakfast to feel like a hug.

Prep Time

15 minutes (plus overnight chilling)

Cook Time

45 minutes

Servings

8

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Calories: 320 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 45g | Fat: 12g | Sugar: 20g

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (stale works best), cut into cubes
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (for serving)
• Butter (for greasing the dish)

How to Make Overnight French Toast Casserole Easy

1. Grease the Dish
   Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pretend you’re an artist, but your medium is butter.
2. Layer the Bread
   Spread the bread cubes evenly in the dish. If some pieces stick up, it’s fine—they’ll get extra crispy.
3. Make the Custard
   In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour this over the bread. Press the bread down gently so it soaks up the custard like a sponge.
4. Chill Overnight
   Cover the dish and refrigerate it overnight. This lets the bread absorb all the goodness. (If you’re impatient, 30 minutes will work, but overnight is better.)
5. Preheat and Bake
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle pecans on top if using. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and set. The top should be slightly crisp—like toast, but fancier.
6. Serve
   Drizzle with maple syrup. Serve warm. Accept compliments gracefully.

Tips

• Bread Choice Stale bread works best. If your bread is fresh, toast it lightly first.
• Make It Ahead Assemble the night before for zero morning stress.
• Add Fruit Toss in blueberries or sliced apples for extra sweetness.

Enjoy your French toast casserole—the breakfast hero you deserve!

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French Toast Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Crispy, golden edges give way to a soft, custardy center—every bite is a buttery, cinnamon-kissed delight. The bread soaks up rich, sweet custard overnight, baking into a dish that’s part pudding, part toast, and entirely irresistible. Drizzle with maple syrup for that perfect sticky-sweet finish. Breakfast just leveled up.

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Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• Butter

Instructions

1. Butter the Dish – Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
2. Add Bread – Spread cubes evenly in the dish (sticking-up pieces = extra crunch).
3. Mix Custard – Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over bread and press down lightly.
4. Chill – Cover and refrigerate overnight (30 mins minimum if in a rush).
5. Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), top with pecans (if using), and bake 45 mins until golden and set.
6. Serve – Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy warm. (Bonus: Smile when everyone loves it.)

Shortcut tip: Stale bread works best—fresh bread? Toast it lightly first!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 12gCarbohydrates: 45gSugar: 20gProtein: 10g