Description
Try this Overnight French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Streusel. It features a delightful blend of bread, eggs, and spices, creating a comforting dish that’s a breeze to prepare. Perfect for breakfast gatherings, this recipe is a staple for anyone seeking easy, homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound loaf of sourdough or french bread
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups (480ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (104g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (36g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup (98g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (169g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (112g) butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish and set aside.
- Cut bread into 1-inch chunks and spread them evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, both sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, coating all the pieces.
- Cover the casserole and store it in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- To make the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and cut into the dry mixture until it forms a crumble. Refrigerate if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF when ready to bake.
- Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the casserole, covering it as much as possible.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Adjust baking time for desired texture: less for moist, longer for firmer.
- Serve warm with syrup and optional toppings such as powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared the night before for a convenient breakfast solution.
Consider adding nuts or fruit to the bread mixture for extra flavor.
Experiment with different types of bread for varied textures and tastes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg