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Overnight Brioche French Toast

Overnight Brioche French Toast

Overnight Brioche French Toast is a rich, custard-soaked breakfast casserole that allows you to prepare a delicious meal the night before, making mornings stress-free. This dish combines the flavors of traditional French toast and bread pudding, featuring brioche bread soaked in a spiced custard mixture, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large loaf (14-16 oz) Brioche Bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices or cubes
  • 8 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups Whole Milk, full fat
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, for greasing the baking dish

Method
 

  1. Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with softened butter.
  2. Cut the brioche loaf into thick slices, about one inch each, and arrange in the prepared dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until no streaks of white remain. Add the milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, whisking until well combined.
  4. Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring every piece gets liquid. Press down gently to submerge.
  5. Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight.
  6. The next morning, let the dish sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the cover and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
  7. Check for doneness; the dish should be puffed, golden brown, and set in the center. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use stale bread for the best texture. If using fresh bread, slice and leave it out for a few hours or lightly toast it. Halfway through soaking, gently flip the bread slices for even flavor distribution. If the top browns too quickly while baking, cover loosely with foil.