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Overnight French Toast

A delicously sweet, slightly crunchy, and ultra creamy French Toast casserole that comes togehter overnight!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • 13" x 9" baking dish (deep)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Casserole

  • 8 tbsp. butter, cold
  • 1 lb. Italian bread loaf, cut into 1-inch thick slices
  • 10 eggs
  • 2 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)

Brown Sugar Crumble

  • 1 c. light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Grease 13" x 9" (deep) baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter. Arrange bread slices in the baking dish in two rows, overlapping te slices.
  • In a large bowl, light beat eggs. Whisk in cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Evenly pour the mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 375ºF. Remove baking dish from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, using your fingertips or fork, mix together brown sugar, pecans, flour, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture over the bread.
  • Bake casserole for 35 to 40 minutes or until browned and the inside is set but soft. Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup.
Keyword Breakfast, Homemade, Recipe
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