Easy Overnight French Toast Bake

Indulge in the mouthwatering convenience of a super easy overnight French toast bake. This breakfast classic requires minimal effort to prepare, making it perfect for holidays, busy mornings, and special occasions. Simply assemble the ingredients the night before, let them soak in all the flavors, and pop it in the oven the next morning. The result is a French toast casserole that’s as effortless to make as it is oh-so-delicious to enjoy.

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A huge shout-out to Angela at Sweetannie_co for helping with this amazing recipe. She always knows how to knock a breakfast casserole out of the park. 🤍

Overnight French Toast Casserole Ingredients

1 Loaf Brioche Bread
3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
1/4 Cup Butter, Melted
8 Eggs, Beaten
1 Cup Oat Milk (you can also use whole milk)
2 Tablespoons Vanilla
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Can Cherry Pie Filling, Pureed
1/4 Cup Chopped Pecans
Powdered Sugar and Maple Syrup for Toppings

Overnight French Toast Bake Instructions

Preheat Oven to 350° and Bake for 45 Minutes, Total

Combine melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, oat milk, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a bowl and mix well. Next, cut the brioche bread slices into small cubes, about the size of ice cubes. Add the bread cubes to the bowl containing the wet ingredients. Mix well so that all of the bread is coated. Spray a baking/casserole dish with cooking oil and pour in your French toast mixture. Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans, and drizzle the cherry pie filling in a grid pattern over the top for a fun and festive look. Finally, sprinkle the top with extra cinnamon and sugar crystals for an additional burst of flavor and flair. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight so that all the flavors can meld together.

In the morning, while your oven is preheating to 350°F, take your overnight French toast bake out of the refrigerator and let it warm up a bit at room temperature until the oven reaches the correct temperature. Then, place it in the center of your oven, covered, and bake for 35 minutes. Next, remove the foil and continue baking for about 10 more minutes until it’s slightly golden brown. Remove it from the oven and let it rest/cool on your stovetop for about 20 minutes. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top, after the rest period, and serve it with your favorite maple syrup.

My crew absolutely loves this recipe. I believe it will be a crowd-pleaser for you and your family as well. Bon Appétit! 🤍

Overnight French Toast Casserole Brioche– Tips

Feel free to add other ingredients that your family and guests will love. Some fun options include dried cranberries, chocolate chips, other nut varieties, roasted strawberries or blueberries, and whipped cream on top. Who doesn’t love a whipped cream topper? 😉
The cherry pie filling adds AMAZING flavor. We chose to include it to give this overnight French toast a more festive color for the holidays. You can leave it in or omit it, depending on your preference.
Another bread option that will hold up well in this recipe is Challah.
You can make this dish for a party and serve it as French toast for dinner.
Feel free to make it on Christmas Eve and let your kiddos enjoy this as an amazing Christmas morning French toast recipe.