Overnight French Toast

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This delicious overnight French toast recipe reminds me of a cross between crème brulée and a very moist, custardy bread pudding. Serve it with butter, maple syrup, and a side of bacon for a scrumptious breakfast that everyone will love!

Submitted by COOKINGQUEEN75
Updated on February 15, 2023
close up view of a pile of Overnight French Toast garnished with syrup, on a blue plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 9x13-inch baking dish
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick

  • 8 large eggs

  • 2 cups half-and-half

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 dash salt

Directions

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place bread slices in the prepared baking dish, overlapping slices as needed.

  2. Place eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly with a rotary beater or whisk. Pour mixture over bread, making sure all slices are moistened. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276 Calories
11g Fat
32g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 420mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 210mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.