Best 2 Overnight French Toast Bake Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and hassle-free breakfast option? Look no further than overnight French toast bake! This simple yet delightful dish can be prepared the night before, making it perfect for busy mornings or special occasions. With its tender and flavorful bread, creamy custard, and sweet or savory toppings, overnight French toast bake is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you prefer a classic cinnamon-sugar crust or a more decadent topping like berries and whipped cream, this dish offers endless possibilities for customization. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate overnight French toast bake experience!

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HEALTHY OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST BAKE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 9h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray, for coating baking dish
One 8-ounce whole wheat baguette, cut into twenty-four 1/4-inch slices
One 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk
1 cup reduced-fat (2-percent) milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
4 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

For the French toast: Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the bread slices on the diagonal in 3 rows in the dish, slightly overlapping the slices. Whisk together the evaporated milk, milk, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, salt and eggs until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, taking care to evenly coat the bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the foil from the baking dish and spoon any remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread pieces to assure they are evenly moistened.
For the topping: Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the cinnamon. Bake until golden, about 40 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup and serve.

OVERNIGHT BANANA STRUESEL FRENCH TOAST BAKE

OVERNIGHT BANANA STRUESEL FRENCH TOAST BAKE image

Categories Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 large loaf of French bread, cut into slices or cubes (I used a multigrain French loaf)
½ cup Nordica Fat Free Cottage Cheese
7 large eggs
2¼ cups skim milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
about 1 large or 2 small overripe bananas, sliced, divided (depending on size of your dish)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Streusel Topping
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Optional toppings
powdered sugar for dusting
your favorite caramel sauce or syrup
pecan halves
coconut chips
extra banana slices (I cooked mine for 1 minute with some caramel sauce first)

Steps:

Spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick spray. Layer half of the bread cubes in prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of sliced bananas. Layer evenly with the rest of the bread. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender, food processor, or using a hand mixer. When there is a smooth consistency, blend in the eggs and milk. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the top of the bread. Make the streusel topping - To a medium bowl, add the butter, flour, sugars, cinnamon, and using two forks or your clean hands, cut/crumble butter into dry ingredients until small pebbles and crumbly bits form. Sometimes it takes awhile depending how cold the butter is. Using your fingers or a spoon, evenly sprinkle the streusel over the bread. Cover baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and store in the fridge overnight or for several hours. When you are ready to bake, remove dish from oven and uncover. Preheat oven at 350 degrees and bake for 43-52 minutes or until streusel is set and appears to have dried out some. Watch oven time carefully as it may vary. You can try a small bite and if it seems too wet, moist, or under-done for your liking, bake longer. Baking times will range greatly based on type of bread used, baking dish used, climate, and oven variance. Mine was done at 47 minutes. Remove from oven and serve warm with your favorite caramel sauce/syrup or a dusting of confectioner's sugar, chopped pecans, coconut chips or extra banana slices (I cooked the extra banana slices in a pan with some caramel sauce for about 1 minute for extra flavor). NOTES French toast is best fresh, but leftovers will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 days and can be reheated gently in the micro before serving.

Tips:

Use a good quality bread for the best results. A sturdy bread like a French baguette or a brioche will hold up well to the custard and won't get soggy.
If you don't have time to let the french toast bake overnight, you can still make it in the morning. Just soak the bread in the custard for at least 30 minutes before baking.
To make a gluten-free french toast bake, use gluten-free bread and gluten-free milk.
For a vegan french toast bake, use plant-based milk and eggs, and omit the butter.
You can add your favorite toppings to the french toast bake before baking, such as berries, nuts, or chocolate chips.
Serve the french toast bake with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fruit compote.

Conclusion:

Overnight french toast bake is a delicious and easy breakfast casserole that is perfect for a crowd. It can be made ahead of time and baked in the morning, or it can be made in the morning and baked immediately. With its rich and creamy custard and crispy bread, french toast bake is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it.