Overnight French Toast Bake

Perfect for a casual family brunch, this easy overnight French toast bake is topped with a sweet, sugary topping and optional walnuts.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 cups milk
• 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
• 8 large eggs
• 12 slices French bread
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon together.

Step 2

Place bread slices in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Pour egg mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Cream together brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup; it will be very thick. Spread over the bread, then sprinkle with walnuts.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.