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Stuffed Overnight French Toast Casserole

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Stuffed Overnight French Toast Casserole is a rich, make-ahead breakfast dish featuring layers of thick bread filled with sweet cream cheese and soaked in a spiced custard. Baked until golden, it’s perfect for brunch, holidays, or weekend gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf thick-sliced bread (brioche, challah, or French bread)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Butter (for greasing the baking dish)
  • Optional toppings: maple syrup, fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped nuts, powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  3. Cut bread into thick slices or cubes. Spread cream cheese mixture between slices or layer half the bread cubes, dollop cream cheese mixture, then top with remaining bread.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream (if using), granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and remaining vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread layers. Press down gently so the bread soaks up the custard.
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  7. In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the casserole sit at room temp while oven preheats.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
  9. Let cool slightly, then slice and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use stale or day-old bread for best texture.
  • Refrigerating overnight allows the bread to absorb the custard fully.
  • Customize with berries, nuts, or chocolate chips in the filling.
  • To freeze, bake first, then cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 2 months.
  • Use ramekins for individual servings—bake 20–30 minutes.

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