# Overnight French Toast Bake

An indulgent, make-ahead French toast casserole baked with a caramelized brown sugar and butter bottom layer.

- Servings: 1 11x13-inch dish
- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Breakfast
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- bread, crusts removed
- 6 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- cinnamon
- powdered sugar (optional)
- maple syrup (optional)
- strawberry (optional)
- whipped cream (optional)

## Instructions

1. Remove the crusts from the loaf of bread.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
3. Melt the butter, then stir in the brown sugar until fully combined.
4. Pour the butter and sugar mixture into an 11x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Arrange a layer of bread in the baking dish.
6. Spoon half of the egg mixture over the bread and sprinkle with a layer of cinnamon.
7. Add another layer of bread on top, followed by the remaining egg mixture. If any spots look dry, press down with a spoon to ensure everything is coated.
8. Add another layer of cinnamon on top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
9. The next morning, remove the plastic wrap, cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and continue to bake for the final 15 minutes.

## Equipment

- knife
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- fork
- 11x13-inch baking dish
- spoon
- saran wrap
- aluminum foil
- spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1396234292483237/?fs=e&fs=e
- Creator: Drew Eats
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8ea8b060-b2c0-4490-a83b-ca19232a780a
- Extracted: 2026-11-01

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