Overnight French Toast Bake

A baked overnight French toast casserole served in a sage green ceramic dish. The golden-brown sliced bread is arranged in an overlapping pattern and topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and chopped nuts, garnished with fresh mint leaves. The dish sits on a striped gray and white cloth napkin, with a sourdough loaf and gold spoon visible in the background on a white surface.
Prep Time
10-15min
Cooking Time
45min
Servings
Up to 6 (serving size will depend on dish size)
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf La Brea Bakery Bread (suggested Country White Sourdough, French loaf)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk (or substitute with half-and-half for a richer texture) ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Preparation

The Night Before:

 

  1.  Spread the sliced bread evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2.  In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3.  Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
  4.  Tightly cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.

 
Morning:

 

  1.  Preheat your oven to 350°F 
  2.  Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. For a firmer, crispier top, bake a bit longer.
  3.  Let the french toast cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

 

Allergen declaration: Allergens are dependent on the brand of products you purchase; please check the packages of the ingredients you purchase carefully!

Inherent allergens: Egg, Soy, Milk, Wheat, Gluten

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