Overnight French Toast Casserole
Overnight French Toast Casserole is an easy make-ahead breakfast baked with cinnamon, vanilla, and soft brioche. Perfect for holidays, brunch, and busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb loaf of soft bread (preferably brioche bread)
4 large eggs, whole
2 egg whites
2 cups of eggnog
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Set aside a greased 9 x 13″ pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract; set aside.
Halve the bread slices into triangles and place atop one another in the baking dish. If you prefer breaking the bread into pieces, spread evenly in the pan.
Pour eggnog mixture over bread pieces ensuring they are fully saturated by gently pressing down with a spatula or spoon.
Soak overnight (or at least a few hours) in the refrigerator.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes (for a softer texture) to one hour or more for a firmer consistency.
Drizzle with maple syrup or top with fruit!
Equipment
Notes
Not an eggnog fan? That’s fine! Try it with your favorite type of milk or dairy alternative.
If you avoid eggs, try flax eggs or another egg substitute. Make sure the bread product is also egg-free. Substitute regular milk or soy nog for the eggnog.
Gluten-sensitive? Use gluten-free bread!
