Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole – A Make-Ahead Breakfast Delight
Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole is an easy make-ahead breakfast that combines ripe bananas, creamy custard, and warm spices. Perfect for brunch or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb sourdough or French bread, cut into chunks
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 6–7 medium ripe bananas, chopped
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (for streusel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine bread chunks with chopped bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Pour egg mixture over bread and bananas; stir gently to coat.
- Transfer mixture into the prepared dish; cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- For streusel: combine flour, brown sugar, and butter; crumble over casserole during last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or desired toppings.
Notes
- Can prepare the night before for convenience.
- Add toppings like nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.