Overnight Maple French Toast

Get ready to transform your mornings with this indulgent Overnight Maple French Toast recipe, a make-ahead breakfast casserole that's equal parts convenience and decadence. Featuring thick slices of day-old French bread soaked overnight in a creamy custard infused with maple syrup, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, this dish delivers rich, comforting flavors with every bite. Baked to golden perfection, the French toast is irresistibly soft on the inside with a lightly crisped top. Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh berries for a pop of color, and serve with extra maple syrup to elevate the sweetness. Perfect for brunch gatherings or holiday mornings, this recipe is a stress-free way to impress your loved ones while optimizing flavor and ease. Keywords: Overnight French Toast, Maple Breakfast Casserole, Make-Ahead Brunch Recipe, Easy Cinnamon French Toast Bake.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (preferably day-old)
• 6 Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing baking dish)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup Fresh berries (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.

Step 2

Cut the French bread into 1-inch thick slices and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly if necessary.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all the bread is coated. Use a spatula to gently press the bread down into the custard.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours) to allow the bread to soak up the custard.

Step 6

The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 15 minutes while the oven preheats.

Step 7

Bake the French toast uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center. If it starts browning too quickly, tent the dish with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries if desired. Serve warm with additional maple syrup on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1874.1 grams (1874.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3443

Total Fat 152.50g	196%
Saturated Fat 76.30g	382%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 1446mg	482%
Sodium 3504mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 403.70g	147%
Dietary Fiber 22.20g	79%
Total Sugars 176.00g
Protein 96.10g	192%

Vitamin D 470IU	2349%
Calcium 927mg	71%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 2053mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 47.9%