Joanna Gaines Overnight French Toast Recipe
If you love easy breakfast ideas, this Joanna Gaines Overnight French Toast Recipe is perfect for you. It is soft, sweet and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf thick bread brioche or French bread, sliced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter for topping
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Prepare the baking dish
- Grease a baking dish with butter. Arrange sliced bread evenly inside the dish in layers.
Make the custard
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until smooth and well combined.
Pour over bread
- Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread. Make sure all pieces are fully soaked.
Press the bread
- Gently press the bread down using a spoon. This helps it absorb more liquid evenly.
Cover and refrigerate
- Cover the dish with foil and place it in the refrigerator overnight or at least 6 hours.
Preheat oven
- In the morning, set oven to 180°C (350°F). Remove dish from fridge and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Add butter topping
- Cut butter into small pieces and place on top of the soaked bread for a rich golden crust.
Bake the dish
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
Check doneness
- Insert a knife in the center. It should come out clean and not watery.
Serve warm
- Let it cool slightly, then serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use stale bread for better soaking
- Add raisins or berries for extra flavor
- Use cinnamon sugar on top for crunch
- Add cream cheese chunks for richness
- Use almond milk for lighter version
- Chill longer for deeper flavor
- Add chopped nuts for texture
- Serve with whipped cream for dessert-style breakfast