Description
Friendsgiving Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Casserole is a delightful holiday breakfast that combines rich custard-soaked bread with warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for festive gatherings, this casserole can be prepared the night before, allowing you to relax and enjoy quality time with friends and family on Thanksgiving morning. Baked to golden perfection, it?s a cozy dish that feels like a warm embrace, making every bite a cherished moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old challah or brioche bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free substitute)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cube the bread into one-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until fully combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold until coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the middle. Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg