This French toast casserole is an easy overnight option for a crowd-pleasing weekend or holiday breakfast. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
358 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
To make the French toast: Stir brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour butter-brown sugar mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3
Scatter French bread pieces over top in a 1 ½- to 2-inch layer.
Step 4
To make the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the top of French toast.
Step 5
Cut into squares; serve with some of the caramel from the bottom of the pan spooned on top.
Step 6
Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined. Pour over bread pieces, then press bread down with a spatula so the bread absorbs the liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
Step 7
When ready to bake, remove French toast from the refrigerator and discard plastic wrap. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden brown and set in the center, 50 to 60 minutes..
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups milk
6 large eggs
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
0.5 cup unsalted butter
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-sized pieces, or more as nee
