Texas Toast French Toast Casserole

The perfect overnight breakfast casserole for entertaining guests is this delicious recipe for Texas Toast French Toast Casserole.

This dish can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning, so you can enjoy your time with family and friends instead of being stuck in the kitchen cooking.

The bread is soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, and cinnamon, then topped with a brown sugar and butter streusel. It's sure to please everyone at the table!

Check out all the other breakfast ideas to that are a great way to start your day!

This French toast bake with Texas toast is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm serving brunch for a special occasion. What I love most about this recipe is that you can prepare it the night before you want to serve it.

As this overnight French toast with Texas toast sits in the refrigerator, the eggs and milk soak into the thick sliced bread turning it into more of a souffle than a traditional French toast recipe where you simply fry the slices of bread on a griddle.

Looking for more recipes to serve for breakfast? Try my Buttermilk Pancakes or my favorite Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping...yum!

Table of Contents

• Why do they call it Texas Toast?
• What if I can't find Texas Toast?
• Night before French Toast
• Reader Review
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Top Tip
• Baking Instructions
• LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
• Serving Tips
• Storing and Reheating Tips
• More Recipes to Love
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Why do they call it Texas Toast?

Most of the time, when we think of Texas Toast, we think of the frozen variety that's seasoned with garlic, herbs and spices. When in fact it is made with a thicker slice of bread than traditional sandwich bread, and it is often toasted or grilled.

Texas Toast bread was created in Texas after a bakery accidentally ordered thicker slices of bread which then resulted in slices too thick for the toaster. It's the perfect thickness for this Texas toast French toast bake.

What if I can't find Texas Toast?

The secret to making this French Toast Casserole recipe is using Texas Toast.  However, if you can't find Texas toast in your local grocery store, simply substitute Challah or Brioche bread.

Do not even attempt to make this recipe with regular sliced bread. 

Night before French Toast

The casserole is a classic dish that can be easily prepared ahead of time. Simply assemble all of the ingredients in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

When you're ready to serve, simply preheat the oven and bake according to the instructions below.

This is a great way to save time on busy weeknights, or when you're entertaining guests. Not only will you save time by not having to cook the casserole from scratch, but it will also allow you to spend more time enjoying your company.

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Ingredients

• Butter
• Texas toast
• Brown sugar
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Chopped pecans, optional
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Milk

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: In a glass bowl, melt the butter in the microwave and then pour it into the bottom of a 9X13 casserole dish.  Then mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg then set aside.  Using a stainless steel whisk mix together the eggs, milk and vanilla  in another bowl.

Step 2: Lay six slices of Texas Toast on top of the melted butter. Then sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture, followed by a final layer of Texas Toast.

Step 3: Then pour the egg mixture on top of the slices of Texas Toast followed by the remainder of the brown sugar mixture. 

Step 4: Cover with aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator overnight.

Baking Instructions

Step 5: The next morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and cover it with a new piece of aluminum foil. Allow the casserole to come to room temperature; about 30 minutes. This is a very important step!

Step 6: Bake the casserole in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Then uncover the casserole and bake for an additional 15 minutes until it is set and slightly browned.  Let sit for a few minutes before serving with warm syrup.

Serving Tips

For a hearty twist, serve with bacon or sausage – classic pairings for French toast. Add fresh fruit for sweetness and color. Top the casserole with sliced bananas or strawberries, or offer a vibrant fruit salad with grapes, oranges, and apples.

Serve this recipe warm from the oven with warm maple syrup. You could also use homemade blueberry sauce or strawberry sauce. If you want something truly indulgent, you could top the casserole with homemade whipped cream.

This is a delicious recipe, however, it's very rich, therefore, I only serve it for special occasions like holidays or family birthdays.

Storing and Reheating Tips

Refrigerator: Allow the casserole to cool completely to room temperature. Then wrap the casserole dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Make sure to cover it tightly to prevent air from drying out the casserole. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Add any leftovers to an airtight container. Don't forget to label the package with the contents and date before placing it in your freezer. It should stay fresh for about 3 months.

Thawing and Reheating Tips: You can warm the entire casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F until heated through. If you froze the casserole, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. For a faster option, you can bake the casserole, even if slightly frozen, but you'll likely need to add a little extra cooking time.

More Recipes to Love

Check out my other recipe for Sweet Breakfast Casserole that's filled with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

Try my Brunch Punch Non-Alcoholic recipe to serve for a festive celebration like Christmas morning breakfast.

Another make-ahead holiday recipe would be this crock pot eggnog French toast.

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!