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Golden brown overnight french toast bake with cinnamon crumble topping in a glass baking dish

Easy Overnight French Toast Bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 10 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 large egg s
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Place the bread cubes in an even layer within the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  7. In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator, uncover, and sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the soaked bread.
  9. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.