Delicious Overnight French Toast Casserole You'll Love
This French toast casserole combines creamy custard and crunchy pecans, making breakfast delightful and stress-free.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1.5 pounds challah bread or brioche or crusty sourdough
- 5 large eggs provides structure
- 1.5 cups milk or almond/oat milk for dairy-free
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar adds sweetness
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter for greasing the dish
For Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, for drizzling on top
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar for topping
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans or walnuts for nut-free
Instructions
How to Make French Toast Casserole
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
- Cut the challah bread into cubes and layer evenly in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Drizzle melted butter over the bread mixture and sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-20 minutes until the topping is browned.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.