Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole. This make-ahead dish marries the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon, perfect for any occasion—from family brunches to cozy mornings at home. With its creamy texture and heavenly aroma, this casserole will quickly become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Simply prepare the night before, let it soak up the delicious flavors, and bake it in the morning for an effortless start to your day. You can customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra special touch!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sourdough or French bread, cut into chunks
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6-7 medium bananas, chopped
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine bread chunks and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and add chopped bananas; stir gently until well combined.
- Transfer to the greased casserole dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) the next morning.
- Bake uncovered for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly; add on top of casserole during final five minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg