Description
Mother’s Day Overnight French Toast Casserole is a delectable, make-ahead brunch dish that combines fluffy brioche with a rich custard base, perfect for celebrating mom.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
- Fresh berries (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish and place the cubed brioche in it.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche cubes and gently press down to ensure all pieces are soaked.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Uncover and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with warm maple syrup and top with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using different types of milk or incorporating chocolate chips.
- Ensure the bread is slightly stale for better absorption of the custard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg