Overnight Dutch Oven French Toast Casserole
This overnight dutch oven french toast casserole is sure to become one of your favorite camping recipes. It's delicious, easy to prepare and a hit with the whole family!
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette in 1" slices
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pecans
- 1 cup syrup
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Line a Dutch oven with parchment paper. This is optional but makes cleanup later easy.
- Pour butter, sugar, pecans and half of the syrup into the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Layer the baguette slices over the sugar and butter mixture.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and pour over the bread.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours. Tip: On camping trips in the cooler months, we simply leave the Dutch oven outside (away from animals) in the cold.
- Bake over the coals of a campfire for 60 minutes or in an oven at 350 degrees.
- Top with remaining syrup and serve.
Notes
- Use day-old bread or stale bread for best results—fresh bread will just get soggy.
- If you are using a cast iron Dutch oven, remember to season it first or your breakfast might stick.
- Slice your bread into small pieces or 1-inch cubes if you like a fluffier texture.
- Do not cook over open flame—use hot coals for even cooking and no charred surprises.
- Prep the recipe at home. Then pack your custard in a large jar and the bread in a gallon-size freezer bag to save cooler space.
- Add a little cream cheese between the layers for a stuffed French toast twist.