Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup: A Delicious Breakfast to Wake Up To
Make your mornings easier with this Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup. Perfect for brunch
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoonsbutter
- ¾ cuppacked light or dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoonspure maple syrup (or pancake syrup as a substitute)
- 6to8slices of 1-inch thick French bread, cut into¾-inch cubes
- 4large eggs
- 1 cuphalf-and-half
- 1 tablespoonvanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- Sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries or raspberries for serving
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves. Stir to blend well. (Alternatively, this can be done on the stovetop.)
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly. Arrange the bread cubes on top in a single layer.
- In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring they are fully soaked.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight (8-10 hours).
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F. Uncover the dish and place it in the cold oven. Once the oven reaches the desired temperature, bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the syrup is bubbling. For an alternative method, bake for 20 minutes, then carefully flip the bread pieces with a spatula and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve immediately with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries or raspberries.
- Details: This delicious French Toast Casserole is a perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch option that requires minimal prep time and can be customized with your favorite toppings.