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Published: August 28, 2019 | Last Updated: November 6, 2020 | Author: Lois

Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole is the perfect recipe to serve for brunch when you have family and friends over for special occasions.  This is also a great prep-ahead Christmas Breakfast Recipe. Let me show you how easy serving breakfast really can be with this delicious recipe. 

Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole on small plate with fork and syrup.

Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This is an updated recipe that originally appeared on my site in 2016.

This is a decadent version of a Classic French Toast and it’s also very similar to one of the very first recipes shared with you on this blog for French Toast Casserole. This recipe is delicious, decadent and easy because most of the work is done the night before you serve the breakfast casserole. 

What is Texas Toast? 

This recipe calls for Texas Toast Sandwich Bread. It is not to be confused with Frozen Texas Toast that is often seasoned with butter, garlic and herbs. 

You can find Texas Toast Sandwich Bread in the bread aisle of your grocery store. Some of you have emailed me asking for a substitute for thick sliced sandwich bread since you can’t seem to find any in your area. 

Recently I came up with a solution that should help us all make something amazing for breakfast or brunch this coming weekend.

What Type of Bread Works Best for Breakfast Casseroles? 

For this recipe, you want to use a rich bread that has butter in the dough. This type of bread is perfect for soaking up the egg mixture. 

  • Brioche Bread – instead of Texas Toast sandwich bread, I used a loaf of Brioche bread from the bakery department in my grocery store. 
  • Challah Bread – another version of brioche bread. 
  • Chocolate Brioche Bread – this would be really delicious! 
  • Hawaiian Bread – you could use those delicious Hawaiian rolls we all love to snack on in this recipe as well! 
  • Potato Bread – a last resort but this will work as well.

Ingredients

Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!

  • 1 loaf Brioche or Challah Bread; cubed
  • Melted Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Chopped pecans; optional 
  • Vanilla
  • Eggs
  • Milk
Ingredients for Overnight French Toast Casserole

Directions

In a medium sized bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans. Then in another bowl, combine the eggs, milk and vanilla together.

Melt the butter and pour into the bottom of a 9X12 casserole dish. Next, place the cubed bread in the casserole dish on top of the melted butter.

Melted Butter and Sliced Brioche Bread

Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes making sure all are evenly covered.

Add Milk Egg Mixture to the Bread

Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on top and then cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator overnight. 

Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole with cinnamon sugar topping before baking

How to Bake the Breakfast Casserole

The next morning, remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator. Allow the casserole to come to room temperature; about 30 minutes. This is a very important step!

Do not move your glass casserole dish from one temperature extreme to the other. Let it sit on the counter top for about 30 minutes. 

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven uncovered for 30 minutes or until the bread is browned and the egg mixture has set.

Overnight French Toast Casserole baked

Here’s a closeup of the baked casserole. Doesn’t that look delicious??? 

Closeup of Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole

What to Serve with a Breakfast Casserole

Serve this recipe with fresh cooked bacon or sausage. You will also want to serve it with plenty of warm syrup and maybe a sprinkle of powdered sugar or fresh berries.

Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole sliced.

I don’t think you need to add any more butter when serving this recipe as it’s very rich. In fact, this is a recipe that you only want to serve once in awhile for special occasions or holiday celebrations. 

Add warm maple syrup to the top of the French Toast Breakfast Casserole

Go on, take a bite. You know you want to, right?

One serving of French Toast Breakfast Casserole with maple syrup

Like this recipe? Try these other  Breakfast Recipes: 

  • Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata – I make this almost every Sunday for brunch after church.
  • Banana Nut Bread – with maple syrup in the batter!
  • Homemade Blueberry Muffins
  • Individual French Toast Cups
Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole

Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

The perfect breakfast for special occasions...especially holidays! This decadent French Toast Casserole is made the night before and baked in the morning!

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Brioche or Challah Bread; cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter; melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans; optional
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.
  2. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk and vanilla together.
  3. Melt the butter and pour into the bottom of a 9X12 casserole dish.
  4. Place the cubed bread in the casserole dish on top of the melted butter.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes making sure all are evenly covered.
  6. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on top.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
  8. The next morning, remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator. Allow the casserole dish to come to room temperature before baking in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the bread is browned and the egg mixture has set.
  9. Serve with warm syrup.



Notes

  • It's very important that you allow the casserole to come to room temperature before baking. Do not move your glass casserole dish from one temperature extreme to the other. Let it sit on the counter top for about 30 minutes. 
  • You can cover the casserole lightly with aluminum foil if you notice the bread is getting too brown while baking.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 469Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 347mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 2gSugar: 26gProtein: 10g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

© Lois
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole served with mixed berries.
Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole the perfect recipe to serve for Brunch


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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. gina says

    May 12, 2020 at 8:55 am

    That looks easier than my version! Can’t wait to make it – I haven’t in such a long time. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
  2. Allyson says

    May 11, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Thanks for giving bread options in case it’s needed. This looks so decadent ~ perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast. Pinned.

    Reply
  3. Mary Ann Kennedy says

    September 15, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    I tried the Texas Toast version using Almond milk and it didn’t seem to be done in the middle You sent me this one and I tried it with Lactaid milk. It was better but still a little doughy in the middle. I needed a dish for a family Sibcation and made this at the lake place. I put half of the sugar mixture over half of the bread and then followed the directions with the remainder. I turned the heat up to 360 and it baked just fine. I served it with sliced strawberries sugared overnight and syrup as the group chose.
    It was a hit with our family and I will make it again

    Reply
    • Lois says

      September 16, 2019 at 7:00 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe and were able to make it work for your family’s dietary needs. Thanks for sharing with me. I appreciate the feedback!

      Reply

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