Overnight Syrup-On-The-Bottom French Toast
Overnight Syrup-On-The-Bottom French Toast is a scrumptious way to kickstart your day! This delectable breakfast casserole features layers of soft challah bread smothered in a rich, homemade syrup, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion—from festive brunches to leisurely family breakfasts. The best part? You can prepare it the night before, eliminating morning stress and allowing you to wake up to a warm, sweet delight. With its fluffy texture and versatile toppings, this French toast casserole will surely impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound challah bread (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, whole milk, and salt. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly; remove from heat and pour into the prepared dish.
- Layer sliced challah over the syrup in the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Slowly pour this mixture over the bread slices.
- Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake covered for 40 minutes; remove foil and sprinkle with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake uncovered for an additional 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg