Description
Imagine waking up on Mother’s Day morning to the heavenly smell of cinnamon, vanilla, and caramelizing sugar without having to do a lick of work. That’s the beauty of this Overnight French Toast Casserole! You (or hopefully someone making this FOR Mom) prep it the night before, pop it in the fridge, and just bake it in the morning. It’s basically all the deliciousness of French toast but without the standing-at-the-stove-flipping part. The top gets all crispy and caramelized while the inside stays custardy and soft. Trust me, this will become your go-to special breakfast, not just for Mother’s Day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast Base:
- 1 large loaf of bread (French bread, challah, or brioche work best – day-old or slightly stale is perfect!)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (makes it extra rich, but you can use all milk if needed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract (splurge on the good stuff for Mom!)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed (1 stick)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
For Serving:
- Pure maple syrup (the real stuff, not the fake kind!)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: edible flowers for that extra Mother’s Day touch