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5 Glorious Overnight French Toast Bake Hacks

Overnight French Toast Bake (Stress-Free Morning)
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Prep this French toast casserole the night before for a decadent breakfast. Baking it the next morning is stress-free and simple.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (about 1 pound) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Butter, for greasing
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  • Maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Arrange the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Gently press the bread down to ensure all pieces soak up the liquid.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the plastic wrap.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the French toast bake is puffed and golden brown in the center. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil.
  8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

  • Using day-old bread gives the best texture. If your bread is fresh, you can lightly toast the cubes first.
  • You can add mix-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips before refrigerating.
  • This recipe is from Jun and Mei of Spoon & Sprout.

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