Description
Indulge in the sweet and soft Caramel Overnight French Toast Casserole, perfect for brunch or special occasions. This delectable dish features fluffy bread soaked in a rich egg mixture, complemented by a luscious caramel sauce that creates a delightful experience for your taste buds. With its make-ahead convenience, you can easily prepare it the night before and bake it fresh in the morning, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or leisurely weekends. The combination of warm spices and caramel creates an irresistible flavor profile that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (2% or whole)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1 pound French bread (diced into cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar until combined and scatter this mixture in the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and add milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; whisk until well combined.
- Add diced French bread to the egg mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated bread mixture to the prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned on top.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzling with extra caramel or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg