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Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe 2

Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe

This Overnight French Toast Casserole is a make-ahead breakfast dish that combines cubed bread with a sweet, spiced custard and a buttery nut topping.
It is designed for convenience, allowing you to prepare everything in advance and simply bake when ready to serve.
Ideal for holidays like Easter or weekend brunches, it’s a reliable, crowd-friendly recipe that delivers both flavor and ease.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 328
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Unsalted butter or coconut oil for greasing
  • 1 loaf challah bread cut into cubes
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Maple syrup for serving
For topping
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Grease a baking dish and spread the bread cubes evenly inside.
  2. Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or let it sit at room temperature for a while so the bread absorbs the liquid.
  4. Preheat the oven and prepare the topping by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and pecans.
  5. Drizzle the topping evenly over the soaked bread mixture.
  6. Cover and bake until the casserole begins to set, then uncover and continue baking until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest briefly before serving with maple syrup.

Notes

This recipe is proof that a little preparation ahead of time can lead to a stress-free and delicious morning.
With its rich texture, warm spices, and crunchy topping, it brings together everything you want in a comforting breakfast.
Whether for a holiday gathering or a relaxed weekend, it’s a dish that turns simple ingredients into something memorable.