Overnight Oven French Toast

Wake up to the ultimate breakfast comfort with this decadent Overnight Oven French Toast, a make-ahead marvel perfect for busy mornings or entertaining guests. This dish combines thick slices of French bread (or brioche or challah) soaked in a rich custard made from eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and a blend of vanilla and warm cinnamon. What sets this recipe apart is the dreamy crumb topping, crafted with brown sugar, butter, and a hint of cinnamon, which bakes into a golden, buttery layer of goodness. Simply assemble the night before, let it soak in all those luscious flavors, and bake it to perfection in the morning. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a cozy, restaurant-quality breakfast that feeds a crowd. Perfect for holiday mornings, brunch gatherings, or any time you crave French toast made effortlessly gourmet!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (or brioche/ challah)
• 8 Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.

Step 2

Slice the French bread or brioche into 1-inch-thick slices and arrange them in the baking dish, slightly overlapping if necessary.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight (minimum 8 hours).

Step 5

The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.

Step 6

Prepare the crumb topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and butter in a medium bowl. Use a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole.

Step 7

Bake the casserole uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

Step 8

Let the casserole cool slightly, about 5 minutes, before slicing and serving.

Step 9

If desired, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1844 grams (1844.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4050

Total Fat 118.30g	152%
Saturated Fat 52.40g	262%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 1671mg	557%
Sodium 3351mg	146%
Total Carbohydrate 661.80g	241%
Dietary Fiber 15.20g	54%
Total Sugars 420.50g
Protein 106.80g	214%

Vitamin D 535IU	2674%
Calcium 1189mg	91%
Iron 24mg	135%
Potassium 2349mg	50%

*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: 25.7%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 64.0%