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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes » Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Bake

    Published: Feb 9, 2020 · Modified: Sep 27, 2021 by Linda Warren

    Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Bake

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    Easy, sweet, and decadent, this Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Bake is the perfect breakfast for your special someone. Prep the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning and top it with fresh peaches. Nothing says love like the soft and custard-like cinnamon bread inside and the crispy, sweet outside topped with pure maple syrup and a dusting of sugar. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or any day.

    Valentines Day breakfast of cinnamon French Toast plated.

    Baked Cinnamon French Toast

    Whether it's Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, there is no better way to say I love you than to whip up a special breakfast for your loved one.  And what's better than French toast, topped with peaches, and drenched in pure maple syrup. Ummm, can't think of anything.

    Drizzling syrup over plated french toast.

    I know what you're thinking, I'll never pull that off. No worries, this fruity decadent baked cinnamon French toast breakfast is as easy as can be. Anyone can make it!

    It has simple ingredients, steps that are easy to follow, and clean-up is a breeze. Plus it's made the night before so all you have to do is pop it in the oven the next morning and enjoy spending the time with your loved ones. I'm sure you will get a little lovin' back after they taste it!

    Closeup bite of french toast with syrup.

    Variations

    • Change out the peaches for your favorite fruit. Try blueberries, strawberries, or even bananas.
    • Add nuts by sprinkling them on top of the fruit before baking.
    • Make it even more decadent by spreading bread with cream cheese before topping it with fruit.
    • Instead of cinnamon bread, use a challah or brioche. 
    • Along with the extract add a little orange or lemon zest to the egg mixture.

    Simple Steps to Make Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Bake

    Steps to make overnight french toast.
    1. Gather ingredients.
    2. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, and Grand Marnier if using.
    3. Lay slices of cinnamon bread in the bottom of a baking dish and pour egg mixture over the bread. Press slices into liquid.
    4. Place fruit slices on top of the bread.
    Sprinkle peaches with brown sugar and cinnamon.
    1. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle it over the peaches. Now cover it and chill it in the refrigerator overnight.
    sprinkling with powdered sugar.
    1. Bake the Cinnamon French Toast for 40-45 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
    Valentines Day breakfast of cinnamon French Toast plated.

    This sweet, cinnamony french toast is like a smooth custard with a crunchy top. It's perfect for two or a crowd. In fact, when I have company I make this up so I can enjoy my time with them while they're in town.

    You may even want to double the recipe for a family of four so you have plenty if they want seconds. I like to serve mine with a side of bacon or sausage and a big mug of coffee. Enjoy!

    Other Delicious Ideas for Special Breakfasts

    • Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread with apples.
    • Crab Cake Eggs Benedict for a decadent and delicious breakfast.
    • Crispy Buttermilk Waffles for an outstanding way to start the day.
    • Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls for a twist to the usual.
    • Stuffed French Toast with sweet cannoli filling.

    Find lots of healthy breakfast recipes here on 2CM!

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    Drizzling syrup over plated french toast.

    Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Bake

    This easy Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Bake says I love you on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or any day. Soft & custardy, crispy & sweet, it's one decadent breakfast treat.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 200kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • 6 pieces fresh cinnamon swirl bread
    • 3 large eggs
    • ¾ cup milk
    • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
    • 3 nectarines or peaches peeled and sliced (or 20-oz frozen peach slices)
    • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • Garnish: confectioner's sugar

    Instructions

    • Use a baking dish that holds 6 pieces of bread in a single layer. Spray with Pam or other non-stick cooking spray.
    • Lay slices of cinnamon bread in bottom.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar and Grand Marnier if using.
    • Pour egg mixture over bread. Press slices into liquid.
    • Place fruit slices on top of bread.
    • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over all.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator overnight.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until set.
    • Cool slightly and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
    • Serve with pure maple syrup on the side.

    Notes

    Note that the overnight chill time is not included in total time.
    You can bake this immediately if you prefer. After layering all ingredients, place in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

    Ways to Make This Baked Cinnamon French Toast Your Own

    • Change out the peaches for your favorite fruit. Try blueberries, strawberries or even bananas.
    • Add nuts by sprinkling them on top of the fruit before baking.
    • Make it even more decadent by spreading bread with cream cheese before topping with fruit.
    • Instead of cinnamon bread, use a challah or brioche. 
    • Along with the extract add a little orange or lemon zest to the egg mixture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg

    This post has been updated with new photos and easy to follow instructions. It was first published on February 8, 2015.

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    Comments

    1. Kimberly says

      February 09, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      This looks and sounds positively scrumptious, need to make it asap!

      Reply
    2. Ashley says

      February 09, 2020 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      We made this for guests this weekend and it was a hit. We will definitely make it again.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        February 10, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        It's a great breakfast for a crowd. I'm so glad to hear everyone enjoyed it!

        Reply

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