Description
Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast that combines the sweet goodness of ripe bananas with a rich, creamy custard. Perfect for family gatherings or lazy weekend mornings, this dish is sure to impress your loved ones without the morning hassle. Simply prepare it the night before and let it soak up all the delicious flavors. When baked, it emerges golden and fluffy, topped with a crunchy streusel that adds a delightful texture. Serve it warm drizzled with maple syrup or topped with fresh fruit for an unforgettable breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- For Streusel: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 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 until well mixed.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and gently fold in chopped bananas until coated.
- Transfer to the greased casserole dish and cover tightly; refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) when ready to bake.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Prepare streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; incorporate butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel on top of the casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve warm with syrup or fruit toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg