Description
Indulge in this decadent Overnight French Toast Casserole for the perfect breakfast treat. With a rich custard base and a sweet cinnamon crunch topping, this make-ahead dish is sure to impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
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Main Casserole:
- 1 loaf french bread or thick Texas toast, sliced 1-inch thick
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Crunch Topping:
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Coat a 9″x13″ baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Slice Bread: Arrange bread slices in the prepared dish.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: Whisk eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Soak Bread: Pour the mixture over the bread slices and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Flip bread slices and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Make Topping: Combine topping ingredients, spread over bread slices.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden.
Notes
- You can customize the casserole by adding fruits or nuts between the bread slices.
- Serve with maple syrup or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
