Description
This Overnight French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Streusel is a delightful breakfast treat. It’s made with hearty bread, creamy eggs, and sweet spices, making it the perfect choice for a cozy morning gathering. Prep is simple, and it can be made ahead for great convenience!
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 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 the pieces.
- Cover the casserole and store it in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- For the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and cut into the dry mixture until it resembles a crumble. Refrigerate this mixture if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F when ready to bake.
- Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, adjusting time for the desired texture. Serve warm with syrup and toppings.
Notes
The casserole can be assembled a day ahead for added convenience.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
Experiment with different toppings like nuts or seasonal fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 215mg