A foolproof overnight French-toast casserole that delivers crispy golden edges and a creamy, custardy center perfect for easy weekend brunches or holiday crowds.
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Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 45 minutesminutes
Soak Time: 8 hourshours
Total Time: 9 hourshours5 minutesminutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
1 9x13 inch baking dish (Glass or enameled, well-greased)
1 Large mixing bowl
1 Whisk
1 Sharp knife (For cubing bread)
1set Measuring cups & spoons
1s Plastic wrap (For overnight soak)
Ingredients
1loafBrioche or challah- Day-old cut into 1″ cubes
8slicesSourdough- Thick cut optional alternative
4slicesFrench bread- Thick cut optional alternative
4slicesTexas toast- Thick cut optional alternative
8largeEggs- Room temperature
2cupsHeavy cream
1cupWhole milk- Or half-and-half for extra richness
2teaspoonVanilla extract
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonSalt- Kosher or sea salt
½cupBrown sugar- Light or dark
2tablespoonUnsalted butter- for streusel or topping
4ozCream cheese- Cut into small chunks
——Maple syrup- For serving
——Orange zest- Freshly grated for serving
Instructions
Cut the day-old bread into cubes and air-dry until slightly firm
Whisk eggs, cream, milk, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until silky smooth
Layer bread cubes and cream-cheese chunks, pour custard, press gently
Cover the dish and chill for several hours to allow full custard absorption
Remove wrap and bake at 350 °F until top is golden and custard is set
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.