Description
Elevate your breakfast with this Overnight French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Streusel. Packed with eggs, cream, and bread, it’s a deliciously easy meal perfect for gatherings.
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 the 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 pieces.
- Cover the casserole and store it in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- To prepare the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and mix until it forms a crumble. Refrigerate if making ahead.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the casserole, covering as much as possible.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Adjust baking time for desired texture.
- Serve warm with syrup and optional toppings like powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
Notes
The casserole can be prepared the night before for easy morning prep.
Adjust baking time based on how moist you prefer the casserole.
Feel free to top with your favorite fruits or syrup for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg