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Overnight French Toast

Overnight French Toast Casserole – Effortless Breakfast Bliss

This Overnight French Toast casserole is an effortless way to enjoy a comforting breakfast, combining cubed bread, a rich custard, and warm spices for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 8 slices Cubed Bread Use day-old bread for optimal texture
  • 6 large Eggs Essential for the custard
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Table Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
For Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Add more if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
For Savory Options
  • 1 cup Bacon or Breakfast Sausage Cooked and crumbled
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Optional for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • cookie sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Spread cubed bread evenly on a cookie sheet and let it dry out for about 1 hour at room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  3. Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish and layer half of the dried bread cubes. If desired, add bacon or sausage at this layer.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread, ensuring all pieces are submerged.
  5. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Optionally sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top and bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
  7. Once baked, let cool for a few minutes, slice into squares, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Using day-old bread ensures better absorption of the custard for a moist casserole. Cover while soaking to prevent drying out.

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