This Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Casserole is the perfect combination of thick-sliced brioche bread soaked in a sweet custard, infused with warm cinnamon, sweet sugar, and hints of vanilla, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
1loafbrioche breadthick-sliced
5eggs
2cupswhole milk
2tspvanilla extract
4tspcinnamondivided into separate bowls
3/4cupgranulated sugar
3tbspbutterroom temperature
1/2cupbrown sugardivided
Instructions
In a medium size mixing bowl or measuring cup, add eggs, milk, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and vanilla. Whisk until everything is combined.
Then take 1 slice of bread and spread butter evenly to cover the bread. Sprinkle a little bit of the brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.
Repeat with the remaining bread.
Arrange the bread in a round baking dish, standing up evenly.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread to generously cover all of the bread.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight. I like to refrigerate overnight as I think it gives the bread enough time to soak in the flavors.
Bake at 350 degrees F, covered loosely with aluminum foil for 40-45 minutes, remove foil and bake for an additional 7-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with syrup.