Baked French Toast

4.94 from 33 votes

A crunchy, sweet cinnamon sugar coating takes this moist and delicious Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole from good to over the top amazing!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Resting Time4

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 294kcal

Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

French Toast:

1 loaf french bread or baguette sliced into 1-inch thick slices
8 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt

Topping:

½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt.
Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture to coat (let them soak for a few seconds) and arrange side by side in the baking dish.
Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over the bread.
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the bread.
Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours before baking.
To bake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove casserole from the refrigerator and slide into the oven.
Bake covered for 40-45 minutes or until golden. For a more golden and crunchy top, remove the foil halfway through.
Serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar or topped with warm maple syrup.

Notes

This recipe will serve anywhere from 6-12 people, depending on how it's served. As a main course for a small breakfast, you should be able to feed 6-8. As part of a full brunch spread, 8-12.

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