Overnight French Toast Bake

Overnight French Toast Bake – The Lazy Morning Breakfast That Feels Fancy

OMG, you guys, this French Toast Bake is an absolute GAME CHANGER for lazy weekend mornings! Picture this: you toss it together the night before, roll out of bed the next day, pop it in the oven, and—boom!—you’re hit with the smell of pure breakfast magic. Your house smells like a bakery, everyone thinks you’re a brunch wizard, and all you did was sleep. This is one of those recipes that’s so easy, it feels like cheating (but in the best way!).

A cozy, caramel-y bake that’ll make mornings magical

 Equipment You’ll Need:

• 9x13 inch baking dish
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Plastic wrap or foil
• Spatula

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 loaf Texas toast (or any thick-sliced bread)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar (for serving)
• Warm maple syrup (a must!)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1.  Sweet foundation: Pour the melted butter into your 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter—this will create a dreamy caramel-like base as it bakes!
2.  Prepare the bread: Cut or tear the Texas toast into cubes. You want chunky pieces that soak up the custard beautifully.
3. Make the custard: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4.  Layer it up: Place half the bread pieces into the pan over the butter-sugar mixture. Pour half the custard over the bread.
5.  Second layer: Add the remaining bread, then pour over the rest of the custard, making sure everything’s nicely coated.
6.  Chill overnight: Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours). This gives the bread time to soak up all the goodness.
7.  Bake: In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake another 15-20 minutes until golden, puffed, and cooked through.
8.  Serve: Let it cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with lots of warm maple syrup. Pure bliss!

📝 Extra Tips & Variations:

• Swap vanilla for almond extract for a twist.
• Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the custard.
• Toss in fresh berries or sliced bananas between layers for extra flavor.

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Overnight French Toast Bake

A caramel-y, custardy French toast casserole that’s prepped the night before for the easiest morning ever.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup melted butter 1 stick
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 loaf Texas toast or thick-sliced bread
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for garnish
• Maple syrup for serving

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking dish
• mixing bowls
• whisk
• Plastic wrap or foil
• spatula

Method

 

1. Pour butter into 9x13 pan; sprinkle with brown sugar.
2. Layer half the bread cubes over sugar mixture.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla; pour half over bread.
4. Add remaining bread, top with rest of custard.
5. Cover, chill overnight.
6. Bake at 350°F covered 30 min, then uncovered 15-20 min until golden.
7. Cool slightly, dust with sugar, serve with maple syrup.

Notes

Try adding cinnamon, fruit, or almond extract for variations.

Leftovers reheat wonderfully!

This Overnight French Toast Bake is the ultimate lazy morning win. It’s cozy, sweet, and guaranteed to make everyone at the table smile. Bonus: leftovers reheat like a dream. Give it a try and get ready for weekend mornings to become your favorite part of the week!