Easy French Toast Casserole
This French toast casserole is an easy overnight option for a crowd-pleasing weekend or holiday breakfast. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning!
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To make the French toast: Stir brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour butter-brown sugar mixture into the prepared baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Scatter French bread pieces over top in a 1 ยฝ- to 2-inch layer.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined. Pour over bread pieces, then press bread down with a spatula so the bread absorbs the liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'When ready to bake, remove French toast from the refrigerator and discard plastic wrap. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the top of French toast.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden brown and set in the center, 50 to 60 minutes..'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Cut into squares; serve with some of the caramel from the bottom of the pan spooned on top.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)