Overnight French Toast Casserole
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
For the French Toast Casserole
- 1 brioche loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar cookie creamer, (optional, or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
For Serving
- 1 cup fresh berries, such as strawberries (chopped), blueberries, and blackberries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, warmed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Cut the brioche loaf into approximately 1-inch cubes. Arrange the brioche cubes evenly in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and sugar cookie creamer (if using) until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche cubes in the casserole dish, ensuring all the bread is thoroughly saturated. Gently press down on the bread with a spatula if needed to help it absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cover the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours). This allows the brioche to fully soak up the custard, resulting in a soft and flavorful casserole.
- 5
The next morning, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator and uncover it.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the edges are set, and a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Top the warm French toast casserole generously with fresh berries. Dust with powdered sugar and serve individual portions with a drizzle of warm maple syrup.
⏱️ 5 min
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Overnight French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
For the French Toast Casserole
- 1 brioche loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar cookie creamer, (optional, or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
For Serving
- 1 cup fresh berries, such as strawberries (chopped), blueberries, and blackberries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, warmed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Cut the brioche loaf into approximately 1-inch cubes. Arrange the brioche cubes evenly in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and sugar cookie creamer (if using) until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche cubes in the casserole dish, ensuring all the bread is thoroughly saturated. Gently press down on the bread with a spatula if needed to help it absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cover the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours). This allows the brioche to fully soak up the custard, resulting in a soft and flavorful casserole.
- 5
The next morning, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator and uncover it.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the edges are set, and a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Top the warm French toast casserole generously with fresh berries. Dust with powdered sugar and serve individual portions with a drizzle of warm maple syrup.
⏱️ 5 min