Mother’s Day Overnight French Toast Casserole
Indulge in a warm, fluffy Mother’s Day Overnight French Toast Casserole—simple to prepare and bursting with comforting flavors, making it perfect for memorable brunches with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups challah bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries or blueberries)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Cut challah bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold to coat.
- If using, fold in berries and nuts before covering the dish with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate overnight (minimum of 8 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap and optionally sprinkle with extra cinnamon or nuts.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Serve warm drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
- Use stale bread for better absorption of the custard mixture; fresh bread may become too mushy.
- Customize by swapping in croissants or brioche for added richness, or include fruits like bananas for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg