Overnight French Toast

Overnight French Toast transforms mornings into a delightful brunch with custardy bread, cinnamon, and berries.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Chilling Time 3

Total Time 4 15

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread Base

1 loaf day-old French bread Ensure it's stale for the best texture and flavor absorption.
2 cups whole milk Creamy whole milk adds richness to the custard.
7 large eggs Creates a custard-like texture.
¾ cup light brown sugar Adds sweetness.
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon Enhances flavor.
1 pinch Kosher salt Enhances overall flavor.

For the Topping

½ cup salted butter Melt for topping.
½ cup all-purpose flour Creates a crumbly topping.
½ cup light brown sugar Another layer of sweetness.

For the Berries

1 cup berries Fresh or frozen berries.

Equipment

9x13-inch casserole dish

Method

How to Make Overnight French Toast

Grease or butter a 9×13-inch casserole dish thoroughly.
Evenly layer 10 cups of bread cubes in the prepared pan, creating about 2 layers.
In a medium bowl, beat together 2 cups of milk, 7 eggs, ¾ cup of brown sugar, ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring each piece is coated.
Cover the pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
In a medium bowl, mix together ½ cup of cubed butter, ½ cup of flour, and ½ cup of brown sugar until crumbly. Cover and chill until ready to bake.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the bread, and disperse 1 cup of berries on top.
Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
Enjoy your Overnight French Toast by itself or with a drizzle of syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use day-old bread and chill the mixture overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.

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