Overnight Cranberry Orange French Toast Casserole Recipe

Name: Overnight Cranberry Orange French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE; 1 13 ounce loaf Italian bread; 6 large eggs; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 3/4 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup fresh cranberries; BROWN SUGAR TOPPING; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
1 13 ounce loaf Italian bread
6 large eggs
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 3/4 cups whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup fresh cranberries
BROWN SUGAR TOPPING
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pinch salt

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Tear bread into 1 inch pieces and spread evenly onto 2 baking sheets. Bake until dry, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
2
Coat a 10 by 7 baking dish with cooking spray or coconut oil and pack the dried bread down into the dish.
3
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs through the cinnamon and pour over top the bread. Use your hands or a spatula to fully submerge the bread crumbs. Wrap dish tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight.
4
To make the topping, mix together the butter, brown sugar, walnuts, and salt. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
5
Prior to serving, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap the casserole and evenly sprinkle the topping over the top. Place the baking dish onto a large baking sheet and bake for 55 minutes to an hour until puffed and golden.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE, 1 13 ounce loaf Italian bread, 6 large eggs, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Overnight Cranberry Orange 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.

Overnight Cranberry Orange French Toast Casserole

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