Banana Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe

Name: Banana Overnight French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf great harvest bread; 2 bananas; 3/4 cup brown sugar, divided; 6 eggs; 3 cups milk; 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 4 tablespoons butter, sliced very thin

Servings: persons

1
Cube or tear bread into 1-2 in chunks. I like to use great harvest bread Apple cinch bread but any French, Italian, etc works. Put them in a sprayed or greased 13x9 in baking dish.
2
mash 2 very ripe bananas with 1/4 c brown sugar.
3
Whisk in 6 eggs.
4
add 3 cups of milk, hazelnut and vanilla extract (double vanilla if you don't have hazelnut) and whisk until combined.
5
Pour over the bread and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
6
mix the remaining 1/2 c brown sugar with the cinnamon and walnuts and sprinkle evenly over the top of the bread in the morning.
7
Slice the 1/2 stick of butter very thin and dot the top of the casserole with them.
8
bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes, let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
9
Serve alone or with maple syrup. This reheats very well!

731

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf great harvest bread, 2 bananas, 3/4 cup brown sugar, divided, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Banana Overnight French Toast Casserole falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banana Overnight French Toast Casserole

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