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overnight french toast casserole recipe

Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe

This easy overnight french toast casserole makes the perfect Sunday morning breakfast! It’s simple to make from scratch with this recipe.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Additional Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup divided
  • 1 cup chopped pecans divided
  • 7-10 1" thick french bread slices
  • 5 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

  • Mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, and 1/2 of the maple syrup. Spread mixture into a 12" round (or 9"x13") baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray. Top with 3⁄4 cup of the pecans. Place french bread slices evenly on top.
  • Whisk together next six ingredients. Pour over bread slices. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove baking dish from refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, about 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle casserole with powdered sugar and remaining pecans. Serve with remaining syrup.