Overnight French Toast Casserole
This Overnight French Toast Casserole uses thick-cut brioche soaked in a cinnamon, vanilla, and orange zest custard. Prep it the night before for an easy brunch.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf thick-cut French brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 3½ cups half-and-half
- 3 –4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
The Night Before
- Remove the crust from the brioche bread. Cut the bread into approximately 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly across your baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the custard evenly over the cubed brioche.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, allowing the bread to absorb the custard.
The Next Morning
- Take the casserole out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap before baking.
- Place the uncovered casserole in the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is golden.
- Remove the casserole from the oven, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for approximately 30 minutes before serving.
- Slice into pieces, and top with maple syrup and/or powder sugar. Enjoy!