Prepare this super easy overnight French toast the night before. Tender eggy bread slices with a cinnamon butter crust are soaked in a quick custard overnight and baked in the morning. Now, even the chef can sleep in! I love to wake up to the fragrant aroma of baked French toast! Everyone will rush to the kitchen to get a serving of this beautifully baked breakfast treat.
Why We Love Overnight French Toast
It’s a make ahead breakfast that isn’t a casserole! It’s super simple to make. Use any kind of bread and add your fave flavors from nuts to fruit. No more flipping separate slices of French toast in the morning while everyone waits for theirs. This breakfast is an easy take French toast for a crowd! This is the perfect recipe for everyone to wake up to on the holidays or a birthday, sleepover, or take to a brunch, it’s that easy and elegant!
Serve with a side of fresh Rainbow Fruit Kabobs, or top baked French toast with a generous serving of citrus and berries like this easy Fresh Fruit Salad. Don’t forget the Whipped Cream and warmed maple syrup!
Ingredients and Variations
BREAD This recipe is great for using up older bread, ends, or leftovers. French bread baguettes, and even cubes of raisin bread are great for overnight French toast! Make this DIY Homemade French Bread, cut the slices as wide as you like for perfect slices. BATTER French toast needs a thick, creamy batter made from eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to make it rich and fluffy. Heavy cream will make a thicker batter and a dairy-free version can be made with oat milk. SEASONINGS This is the basic recipe, but get creative and replace the plain cinnamon with a homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice made with nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves…so fragrant. TOPPINGS Walnuts or pecans give overnight French toast a little crunch and a lot of flavors. I use either or both!
How to Make Overnight French Toast
Creamy and delicious overnight French toast is so easy to prepare ahead. When ready to bake, just pop it in the oven and relax! Serve warm with whipped cream and maple syrup.
Tips & Tricks
The best overnight French toast is made with bread that is dried out so it can absorb the batter perfectly! Keep leftover overnight French toast covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze before or after baking by wrapping it in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil for up to 6 weeks. Allow it to thaw completely before baking.
More Breakfast Ideas
Easter Breakfast Bake Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes – So soft and fluffy. Blueberry French Toast Casserole Fluffy Homemade Waffle Recipe – Add some whipped cream and yum! Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole Bacon Pancakes – Yes, really!
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