Overnight Cinnamon French Toast
This easy Overnight Cinnamon French Toast says I love you on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or any day. Soft & custardy, crispy & sweet, it's one decadent breakfast treat.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 612kcal
Ingredients
French Toast
- 7 ounces cinnamon swirl bread
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
Crumb Topping
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 5 Tablespoons cold butter cut in cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
French Toast
- Spray an 8-½x11-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut cinnamon swirl bread into cubes and arrange it evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar and Grand Marnier, if using.
- Pour egg mixture over bread. Press bread into liquid.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator overnight.
Crumb Topping
- Combine flour, brown sugar, spices, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to mix.
- Add cubed butter and, using a pastry cutter or fork, work it into the flour-sugar mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Cover and place in refrigerator.
To bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Remove casserole from refrigerator. Sprinkle with crumb mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until set.
- Cool slightly and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Plate with sliced fruit and serve 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 preparing, place in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 987IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 3mg
