Description
Wake up to a dreamy Overnight French Toast Bake, a comforting and convenient breakfast or brunch dish with a tender, custardy interior and a delightful crisp streusel topping.
Ingredients
1 loaf (1 lb) French bread or brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Prepare your French bread by cubing it and arranging it in a greased baking dish.
Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then pour over the bread, ensuring each piece is soaked.
Chill the mixture overnight.
Prepare a crumbly streusel topping by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter.
Bake the casserole until golden and puffed, then serve with warm maple syrup.
Notes
Using French bread or brioche provides the perfect base for this delightful bake.
Ensuring each piece of bread is soaked in the custard mixture is key to achieving a tender, custardy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A