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Overnight French Toast Bake

Heavenly Overnight French Toast Bake for Effortless Mornings

Experience the delightful taste of Overnight French Toast Bake, a perfect make-ahead dish for effortless mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1 loaf French Bread or Thick Texas Toast day-old or slightly stale preferred
  • 8 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups Half and Half can substitute with whole milk
  • 1/2 cup Milk can replace with almond milk
  • 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure extract for best flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon plus 1 tsp for topping
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg plus 1/2 tsp for topping
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
For the Topping
  • 3/4 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp Light Corn Syrup adds moisture

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9"x13" baking dish with softened butter or cooking spray.
  2. Slice the bread into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in the baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the arranged bread and press gently to coat.
  5. Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and flip the bread slices to ensure even coating.
  7. Mix the remaining butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  8. Spread the topping mixture evenly over the soaked bread.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use slightly stale bread for better custard absorption. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours for optimal texture.

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