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Overnight French Toast

Ultimate Overnight French Toast for Cozy Mornings

Overnight French Toast transforms breakfast with effortless preparation and customizable flavors, making it a cozy staple for gatherings and relaxed mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 25 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine French
Servings 8 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 9" x 13" baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base

  • 12 cups Cubed Bread choose a hearty bread like challah or brioche

For the Egg Mixture

  • 9 large Large Eggs
  • 5.5 cups Milk whole milk preferred
  • 0.75 teaspoon Table Salt
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract King Arthur preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.5-0.75 teaspoon Nutmeg adjust to taste

For the Optional Add-ins

  • 1 pound Bacon or Breakfast Sausage cooked and diced or crumbled
  • Cinnamon Sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Dry the Bread: Spread the cubed bread evenly on a cookie sheet and let it dry out for about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until frothy.
  • Arrange the Bread in the Pan: Lightly grease the baking pan and arrange half of the dried bread cubes.
  • Add the Savory Ingredients: Scatter bacon or sausage over the bread layer, top with remaining bread cubes.
  • Soak the Bread: Pour the egg and milk mixture over the layered bread, pressing down gently.
  • Chill: Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the Oven: The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top and bake for 60 to 70 minutes until the center is set.
  • Serve Warm: Remove from oven, dust with more cinnamon sugar, and serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes

Enjoy customizing your Overnight French Toast with various toppings and flavors for a personalized breakfast experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast, Brunch, Comfort Food, easy recipe, make ahead, Overnight French Toast
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