Overnight French Toast

This Overnight French Toast is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for a cozy morning. Layers of thick, buttery French bread soaked in a cinnamon-spiced milk and egg mixture create a rich, flavorful dish. Topped with chopped pecans for a little crunch, this breakfast bake is easy to prepare the night before and ready to serve with a golden, crispy finish. It’s a sweet, satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

• Butter, 2 tbsp
• French bread, 1 loaf, sliced into ½” thick pieces
• Milk, 2 ½ cups
• Eggs, 6
• Dark brown sugar, ¼ cup
• Vanilla extract, 1 tsp
• Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp
• Salt, ½ tsp
• Pecans, ¾ cup, chopped

Directions

1. Spread the butter over baking dish. Add French bread in the dish and keep it aside.
2. Prepare the custard: Add salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar,eggs, and milk to a bowl and whisk to combine.
3. Pour the custard over bead. Cover with foil. Allow it to chill overnight in the fridge.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 40 minutes.
5. Remove the foil and add the pecans. Return to the oven and bake for 15 to 25 minutes.
6. Serve!