Overnight French Toast Bake

A delicious and easy to make French toast bake that can be prepared the night before and popped in the oven for a hassle-free breakfast.

20m

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb French bread, cut into cubes

8 large eggs

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Pinch of salt

Powdered sugar and maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, making sure the bread cubes are arranged evenly.

Step 5

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 6

The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 7

Remove the plastic wrap and bake the French toast for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 8

Let cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with maple syrup.