This Overnight French Toast is soft, custardy, and topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble that bakes up golden and crisp. Cubes of rich brioche soak overnight in a sweet vanilla custard, making this an easy, make-ahead breakfast that’s perfect for holidays, weekends, or feeding a crowd. It’s everything you want in French toast, just easier and baked in one dish. If you enjoy make-ahead breakfasts like this, be sure to try our Freezer Burritos, they’re customizable, easy, and ready in minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe takes the work out of breakfast. Everything is prepped ahead of time, so all you have to do is bake in the morning. The inside stays soft and creamy, while the topping adds just the right amount of texture and sweetness.
Tips for Success
- Use slightly stale bread so it absorbs the custard better.
- Press the bread down gently to ensure it soaks evenly.
- Let it chill long enough, this is key for the texture.
- Keep the topping cold until baking for the best crumble.
How to Serve
Serve warm with:
- Confectioners’ sugar
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Bacon or sausage for a savory balance
Storage Tips
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. You can also freeze portions and reheat as needed.
Overnight French Toast
Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 loaf brioche bread, cubed (about 16 ounces)
- 8 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
- 2 cups (490 g) whole milk
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
- ½ cup (62.5) g all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add bread cubes in an even layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the bread and gently press down to ensure all pieces are soaked.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Remove casserole from refrigerator and sprinkle topping evenly over the soaked bread.
- Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Dust with confectioners’ sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.
This recipe was inpsired by iambaker.net’s overnight french toast casserole.
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