Description
This Overnight French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Streusel boasts irresistible flavors and effortless preparation. Perfect for brunch, it features rich egg custard soaked sourdough bread and a crunchy topping that makes it a beloved dish for any occasion.
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 it 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 the mixture evenly over the bread, making sure all pieces are coated.
- Cover the casserole and store it in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- To prepare the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the butter and cut it into the dry mixture until it forms a crumble. Store in the fridge overnight if desired.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the casserole, covering as much as possible.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, adjusting bake time for a softer or firmer texture as preferred.
- Serve warm with syrup and optional toppings like powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
Notes
This casserole can be made the night before, making it a convenient breakfast option.
Adjust cooking time based on your texture preference: shorter for moist, longer for firmer.
Feel free to add fruit or nuts to the topping for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg