Description
A rich and custardy Overnight French Toast Casserole, perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound loaf of Sourdough or French Bread
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups (480ml) milk (whole or 2 percent)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (104g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (36g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup (98g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (169g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (112g) butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Prepare the casserole dish by greasing a 9 x 13 dish and setting aside.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch chunks and spread them evenly in the casserole dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, both sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread.
- Cover the casserole and store it in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add butter and cut into the mixture until it forms a crumble.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour until golden on top and custardy in the center.
- Serve warm with syrup and toppings of your choice.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best texture. Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 300mg