Description
This Overnight French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Streusel boasts irresistible flavors and simple preparation, making it a perfect choice for brunch or breakfast gatherings. Enjoy the delightful mix of sourdough bread soaked in a creamy egg mixture and topped with a crunchy streusel for a comforting dish everyone will love.
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 the 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 this mixture evenly over the bread to coat all pieces.
- Cover the casserole and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- To create the streusel topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles a crumble. This can be made ahead and stored in the fridge overnight if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF when ready to bake the casserole.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the casserole prior to baking.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Adjust baking time for desired texture, with less time yielding a moister dish and more time resulting in a firmer dish.
- Serve warm, adding syrup and toppings like powdered sugar or fresh fruit as preferred.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared the night before for a hassle-free morning breakfast.
Feel free to substitute the bread with brioche for a sweeter option.
Store leftover casserole in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 200mg