Description
This Overnight French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Streusel offers a delightful blend of flavors with minimal prep. Enjoy layers of bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, and sugar, topped with a sweet streusel for a special breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound loaf of sourdough or french bread
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups (480ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (104g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (36g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup (98g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (169g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (112g) butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish and set aside.
- Cut bread into 1-inch chunks and spread them evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, both sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, coating all the pieces.
- Cover the casserole and store it in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- To make the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and cut into the dry mixture until it all comes together to form a crumble. Refrigerate overnight if desired.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the top of the casserole, covering as much as you can.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Bake for less time for a softer, more moist texture, and longer for a firmer texture.
- Serve warm with syrup and toppings like powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using day-old bread which will absorb the custard mixture better.
You can customize the toppings with nuts or berries based on your preference.
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked in the morning, making it perfect for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 205mg