Go Back
–+ servings
Overnight French Toast Bake

Indulge in Overnight French Toast Bake: Your Easy Brunch Hero

This Overnight French Toast Bake is a delicious make-ahead recipe perfect for brunch or cozy breakfasts.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 loaf French bread (or thick Texas toast) Day-old bread absorbs the custard best.
  • 8 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 2 cups Half and half For a lighter option, substitute with whole milk.
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Plus 1 teaspoon for topping.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Plus 1/2 teaspoon for topping.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Butter Softened; Kerrygold recommended.
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar Packed.
  • 1 tablespoon Light corn syrup

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ultimate Overnight French Toast Bake
  1. Prep Baking Dish: Generously coat your baking dish with softened butter or cooking spray.
  2. Arrange Bread: Slice your French bread into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in the baking dish.
  3. Make Custard: Whisk together the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  4. Soak Bread: Pour the custard mixture over the bread slices, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  5. Prepare Topping: Preheat your oven and mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the topping.
  6. Bake: Spoon the topping over the soaked bread and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Individual portions can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!