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Overnight French Toast Casserole

This Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe is easy to make and perfect when you have old or stale bread. This easy breakfast recipe also freezes great.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $3.12, COST PER SERVING (6 servings): $0.52

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French Bread
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 4 Tablespoons Sugar (divided)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray or coat with melted butter. Cut 1 loaf French bread into chunks and spread evenly in the pan.
  • In a bowl, mix 4 eggs, 1½ cups milk, 2 Tablespoons sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour over the bread and mix to fully coat.
  • In a separate bowl, mix 2 Tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight for best results (or bake immediately if needed).
  • Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown.
  • To freeze: cover with foil and freeze. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes.

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Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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