Description
This Overnight French Toast Bake combines make-ahead convenience with rich custard flavor and a buttery caramelized topping. Perfect for holidays, weekends, or any morning you want something special.
Ingredients
8 room-temperature eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup milk
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 loaf French bread or thick Texas toast (1-inch slices)
3/4 cup softened butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (for topping)
Instructions
1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices and arrange evenly in the dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and press slices gently to soak.
5. Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
6. Preheat oven to 350°F and flip the slices for even coating before baking.
7. Mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth, then spread the topping over the bread.
8. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden.
9. Let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for the best texture—it soaks up the custard perfectly without getting soggy.
Chill the dish overnight to develop deeper flavor and even soaking.
Cool the topping slightly before spreading so it stays caramelized on top.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 825–900
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 115–125 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15–17 g
- Cholesterol: 265 mg