Description
This Overnight French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Streusel offers a unique take on a classic dish. Filled with tender bread soaked in a creamy mixture of eggs, milk, and sugars, it’s perfect for a stress-free breakfast or brunch. The cinnamon streusel adds a crunchy texture, making it an irresistible treat for any gathering!
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.
- To make the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and cut it into the dry mixture until it forms a crumble. This can be refrigerated overnight if desired.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Adjust baking time for desired texture—less time for a moist casserole and more time for a firmer one.
- Serve warm with syrup and other toppings like powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
Notes
You can prepare the casserole the night before, making it convenient for mornings.
For a different flavor, consider adding fruits like blueberries or bananas to the bread mixture.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg