Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole

A baked French toast casserole topped with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries sits in a white dish. Bowls of strawberries and raspberries are nearby on a wooden table.

Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole

Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole is the perfect holiday recipe. Thick cubes of buttery brioche soak up a sweet custard overnight, and by morning, you’ve got a bake that’s golden on top, soft in the middle, and perfect for a special breakfast. It’s the kind of recipe that feels like dessert dressed up for brunch, and the whole family will love it.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Refrigeration 12

Total Time 13

Servings

Calories 338kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

¼ cup melted butter I used unsalted butter
2 cups whole milk
4 eggs lightly beaten
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon you could use nutmeg for part of this
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
¼ teaspoon salt
1 loaf Brioche bread cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

Pour the melted butter into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
In a bowl, combine the milk, eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
Dip the bread cubes in the egg mixture, then arrange them in the prepared casserole dish.
Pour any remaining mixture over the bread. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, let the casserole dish sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to temper.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook covered for 30 minutes, and then remove the foil.
Cook for another 15 minutes, until the top of the bread is golden brown.
Serve with maple syrup, brown sugar, fresh fruit, and chopped pecans..

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave.

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