Description
Treat your mom to a delightful Overnight French Toast Casserole, bursting with flavors of vanilla and cinnamon—an unforgettable centerpiece for Mother’s Day brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cube the bread into approximately 1-inch pieces and distribute evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring each piece is well-soaked. Gently press down if necessary.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight to meld flavors.
- The next morning, remove from the fridge, uncover, and bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm alongside fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in your favorite fruits such as berries or bananas before soaking the bread.
- Stale bread works best for better absorption of the custard mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg