This french toast casserole recipe is the easiest way to make french toast ahead of time, and for a crowd. All the goodness you love from french toast, but without all the active cooking time.
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French Toast
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How to Make French Toast Casserole
- Prep the Casserole. Grease a 9×13 dish with butter. Add cubed bread. Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, then pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Add the Topping. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle over chilled casserole.
- Bake and Serve. Bake 45–50 minutes until golden and set. Cool slightly before serving warm.
(Related: Baked Oatmeal Casserole)
Storage, Reheating and Freezing Instructions
To Store: Cool the casserole completely. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To Reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm the whole dish in the oven at 325°F until heated through.
To Freeze: Cool the baked casserole fully. Place individual pieces in freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.
More Good Breakfast Ideas for a Crowd
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
For the casserole:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 pound day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
For the topping:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with the 3 tbsp butter.
- Add the cubed bread to the dish and spread it evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard over the bread, pressing it down gently so the bread soaks it up.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
- In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature while the oven heats.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for the topping.
- Drizzle the topping over the casserole.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
