Overnight French Toast Bake
This recipe combines the comfort of classic French toast with the ease of a make-ahead breakfast casserole. Soak cubes of bread in a sweet custard mixture overnight, allowing the bread to fully absorb the liquid. Baked until golden and puffed, this dish is perfect for a stress-free morning.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 1175kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 cups french bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 eggs
- 3 cups half and half
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Spray 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Place bread cubes in baking dish.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, half and half, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla with wire whisk until smooth; pour over bread cubes. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center come out clean. Serves 8.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 1175kcal | Carbohydrates: 195g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 2400mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 15mg