Description
Overnight French Toast is a delightful breakfast that combines convenience with indulgence, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal without the morning rush.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread, sliced 🍞
- 6 large eggs 🥚
- 2 cups milk 🥛
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 🍦
- 1/2 cup sugar 🍚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🧂
- Pinch of salt 🧂
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Slice the brioche or challah bread into thick pieces, about one inch.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer the bread slices snugly. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and press down gently to soak.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Customize with toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
- Experiment with different types of bread for unique flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Overnight French Toast, breakfast, easy recipe, custard, brioche, challah