Overnight French Toast
Prep the night before then bake this easy overnight French toast casserole in the morning. With a brown sugar streusel and berry topping, it's perfect for holiday brunch!
Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 loaf day-old French bread , cubed (about 10 cups) (sour dough or challah work great too)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (can sub milk)
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar , packed
- ½ cup salted butter , slightly melted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup berries (I used frozen)
Instructions
French Toast
- Butter or grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Layer 10 cups bread cubes evenly in the pan, equaling about 2 layers. In a medium bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup cream, 6 eggs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Pour evenly over the bread, making sure to coat each piece. Cover with aluminum foil and chill at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
Topping
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon with a pastry cutter or two knives. Use your hands if needed to make crumbs. Cover and chill.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Sprinkle the topping over the bread and evenly disperse 1 cup berries on top. Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the center is cooked through.
- Enjoy by itself or topped with syrup.
Notes
Variations: Swap the berries for sliced apples or peaches, or omit the fruit altogether and mix in some chopped walnuts or pecans. You can also add some vanilla extract or nutmeg to the egg mixture to give it an extra boost of flavor.
Storage: Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 154mg, Sodium: 437mg, Potassium: 198mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 688IU, Vitamin C: 0.5mg, Calcium: 113mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
