Featuring cubed bread baked into a sweet custard with a crispy streusel topping, this French toast bake will be a family favorite all year round!
An Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast
So simple: This overnight French toast casserole recipe is holiday brunch-worthy but couldn’t be easier to make on any day of the week! Make ahead: Prep and bake or prep and chill in the pan overnight- this recipe fits into your schedule! Perfect for lazy weekends and brunch guests! Switch up: Use your own add-ins and make a new delicious French toast casserole!
Ingredients for French Toast Casserole
Bread – Day-old bread works best for absorbing the custard mixture, so check the bakery for yesterday’s bread. Almost any type of bread will work; try brioche, braided bread, Texas toast, or French bread. Custard Mixture – An easy egg and cream mixture is sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla and then gently tossed with the bread cubes. This mixture soaks into the bread, adding flavor and the perfect French toast texture. Topping – A combination of melted butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans adds a sweet, crunchy layer. Replace pecans with your favorite chopped nuts.
Variations
Perfect as a summer brunch or for Christmas morning breakfast, change the flavor for any occasion. Add bits of sweetened cream cheese.
Summer/Spring – serve with fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries. Fall – Whisk in some pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, or mashed banana. Winter – Stir in, raisins, egg nog, and dried or fresh cranberries.
How to Make French Toast Casserole
Storing French Toast Bake
Keep leftover French toast casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until warmed through and the topping is crispy again. Did your family love this French Toast Casserole? Leave us a rating and a comment below! To freeze, line the casserole dish with parchment paper, and once the casserole is frozen, remove it and wrap it in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. This frees up the casserole dish until you are ready to bake! To bake, thaw the casserole in the fridge overnight and bake as directed.
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