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French toast breakfast casserole

Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread about 16 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch dish; spread bread evenly.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg smooth in a large bowl.
  3. Pour evenly over bread; press gently to soak. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Heat oven to 350°F; mix butter and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  5. Drizzle butter mixture over casserole.
  6. Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes until golden and center set; rest 5 minutes.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar; serve with warm syrup.
  8. To freeze after step 3, cover tightly with plastic and foil; freeze up to 2 months. Thaw refrigerated overnight, then follow steps 4-7.