Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole
This Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole is fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside and really easy to make. It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast for a crowd. Enjoy during the holidays or as any weekend brunch.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 131kcal
Equipment
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 brioche loaf
- 6 eggs
- 2 ½ cups milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup brown or coconut sugar
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking or casserole dish. Cut brioche loaf into ½ inch slices and place in the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and sugar. Pour over the slices of brioche, making sure to cover evenly. Make sure the bread is fully coated.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in the fridge to soak overnight.
- When ready to bake, remove from the fridge, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 25 minutes covered with foil. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, maple syrup and fresh berries. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you are not soaking the bread overnight, you may want to soak it in a separate bowl before transferring it to the baking dish. If the bread doesn't have enough time to soak up the milk mixture, it could become soggy.
- Make sure to use quality bread. I recommend buttery brioche bread.
- I HIGHLY recommend letting the casserole sit overnight. The longer it sits, the better it tastes.
- To freeze this easy French toast bake: Prepare the casserole in a freezer-safe baking pan and bake as outlined below. Cool the French toast completely, then cover it with a lid or aluminum foil and freeze for 2-3 months.
- Defrost it completely in the fridge the day before baking and reheat at 350 degrees F uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
- You can also freeze the French toast uncooked. Allow it to defrost and then bake it according to the directions.
- Store leftovers in the baking dish or airtight container for a few days.
- Reheat in the microwave for a few minutes for individual servings or in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
