Overnight French Toast Casserole

Instead of flipping French toast two pieces at a time, try this overnight French toast casserole--prepare it at night and just wake up and pop it in the oven in the morning.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 1077 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 8 eggs, beaten
• aluminum foil
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 sticks butter, melted
• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 2-inch slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour melted butter into an 11x15-inch baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the butter and top with bread slices, making sure slices are placed close together.

Step 3

Mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl until thoroughly combined; pour over bread in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Place the covered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until puffed and lightly golden, about 15 minutes more.