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Cinnamon Crunch French Toast Casserole

The most amazing French Toast Casserole to make ahead of time! It's eggy, with a hint a cinnamon and topping that sets it over the top!!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword French Toast, French Toast Casserole, Overnight French Toast Casserole
Author Sunup to Sundown

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of bread your choice day old, french bread, brioche, or challah
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and scatter evenly in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar together, then pour evenly over the bread.

  3. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

  4. To make the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Cut butter into this mixture until crumbly. Place the topping in a small resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight as well.

  5. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  6. Unwrap the baking dish and sprinkle the topping evenly over the bread.

  7. Bake, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes, depending on how soft you like it.

  8. You can serve this Cinnamon Crunch French Toast Casserole as is or you can drizzle with maple syrup or top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.