Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole Delight Awaits!
A delicious and easy-to-make overnight baked banana French toast casserole that is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bread, cubed
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Layer the cubed bread and sliced bananas in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and bananas, ensuring everything is well coated.
- If using, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter dish, add more brown sugar or maple syrup.
- Can be served with syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
- Make sure to use stale bread for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg