This overnight French Toast Casserole recipe only takes 15 minutes to prep then it's baked in the morning. It has all the flavor we love from french toast with an incredible crunchy cinnamon sugar streusel topping!
French Toast Casserole
French Toast CasseroleMy love for french toast is strong, as evidenced by my many different french toast recipes! But I think this easy French Toast Casserole recipe is the best way to serve a crowd, and it's especially convenient because you can make it the day before. Breakfast magic!
Try all of my breakfast casseroles like Hawaiian French Toast Casserole, Biscuits and Gravy Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, Sheet Pan Pancakes, or Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole!
How to make Overnight French Toast Casserole:
Combine and Refrigerate: Butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13” pan. Slice bread into 1 inch chunks and add to dish. Whisk eggs in a large bowl and add cream, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and gently toss to coat. Add to pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Make Topping: Stir together brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut cold butter into chunks then add to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to combine until crumbly. Refrigerate overnight.
Bake: Sprinkle topping on top of casserole, then bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40-50 minutes, until golden on top. Let the baked french toast casserole cool for at least 10 minutes befoer serving. I think it's sweet enough without syrup, but you could serve with homemade syrup, maple syrup, or whipped cream on top.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Make the French Toast Casserole a day ahead, stored in the fridge.
To Freeze: Cover assembled casserole tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
More French Toast Recipes:
- Hawaiian French Toast Casserole
- Crunchy French Toast
- French Toast Roll-Ups
- Air Fryer French Toast
- Eggnog French Toast
- Pumpkin French Toast
- Classic French Toast
- Brioche French Toast
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Recipe
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Equipment
- Pastry Blender , optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound loaf of brioche, challah, french bread, or white bread
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar , packed
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons cold butter , cut into pieces
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13" baking dish. Cut bread into 1 inch chunks and place in pan.
- Assemble: Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add cream, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla and mix well. Pour evenly over the bread cubes and toss gently to combine. Spread into an even layer in the pan. Refrigerate overnight.
- Topping: Add brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to a bowl and stir to combine. Add butter and use a pastry blender or your hands to combine until crumbly. Cover and refrigerate until morning.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Uncover french toast pan and sprinkle the topping evenly over top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until top is golden and casserole is set.
- Allow french toast to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Top with homemade syrup , berries, whipped cream, or any other toppings you'd like.
Notes
Nutrition
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*I originally shared this recipe in June 2014. Updated December 2018, March 2023 and March 2025.
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Do you have to refrigerate overnight or can you just throw in the oven
It does need some time for the bread to soak up the liquid–I’d allow at least 30 minutes before baking.
Going to go ahead and give it a 5, I know it will be this good….but do you have a recipe for the “Buttery Bourbon Sauce to serve on the Side) plus someone said they soaked the golden Raisins in the bourbon too…..I imagine this would make it so much better….(but maybe not serve to kids….it may be too strong eh?) I would love to have this recipe too….
Thanks (1/8/20)
Can this recipe be baked (or partially baked) a day ahead of time to speed up serving time in the morning?
Sure, that would be fine.
I served this last night for a crowd and it was a hit! I used the big crescent rolls from costco and used a few extra, like 8 total for a deep dish 8 x 11 so that it was really full. I baked it as directed and served the buttery bourbon sauce on. The side. Oh, and I used golden raisins and soaked them in the bourbon. Ill make this again for sure!!!!
Can this be done with brioche bread? Or does it need a tougher bread like French? Thanks!
That would be fine–you may want to dry it out a little first 🙂
Can I prepare this 24 hours ahead and refrigerate
Yes. Enjoy!
Can I prepare this two days ahead?
Can you assemble and refrigerate this the night before in a metal baking dish instead of glass ? Then bake the next morning? My Pyrex is fairly old so am hesitant to put a cold glass dish into the hot oven but have a brand new 9 x 13 metal casserole pan
Thank you !
Yes thats fine! Enjoy
Great recipe
Made it with French Bread I picked up on the day old rack at WalMart for just .50 each – was so good I will pick up bread at that price again & freeze just to have it on hand. I did add some left over nuts & a bit of oatmeal to topping!! I might even try it with the ever popular “”pumpkin spice” !! Thanks for the recipe!!!