Description
Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole is a deliciously easy breakfast option that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas, creamy custard, and warm spices. Perfect for brunch gatherings or special occasions, this make-ahead dish allows you to enjoy leisurely mornings without the stress of cooking. Simply prepare it the night before, let it soak up all the flavors, and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve. With its delightful banana-infused goodness and a crunchy streusel topping, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
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
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (for streusel)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine bread chunks with chopped bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and bananas; stir gently to coat.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish; cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- For streusel topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, and butter in a bowl; crumble over casserole during the last five minutes of baking.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or toppings of your choice.
- 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: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg