Description
Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole is the ultimate breakfast indulgence that combines ease and flavor. This delightful dish features layers of soft, toasted bread soaked in a rich banana and egg mixture, baked to perfection, and topped with a sweet streusel. Ideal for weekend brunches or holiday gatherings, it allows you to prepare everything the night before, ensuring a stress-free morning. Just imagine waking up to the warm aroma of bananas and cinnamon filling your kitchen! Serve it with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sourdough or French bread
- 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 bananas
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (for streusel)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread into chunks and place them in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the bread chunks and gently fold in chopped bananas.
- Transfer everything into the greased baking dish and cover. Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) the next morning.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prepare streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg