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Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole Recipe

Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole Recipe
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This Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole is a delicious, comforting breakfast perfect for busy mornings. Featuring layers of sourdough bread soaked in a rich egg custard with ripe bananas and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel, this casserole is baked to golden perfection and served warm with syrup. It combines the sweet flavors of bananas and cinnamon with a crunchy topping for a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients

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Casserole

  • 1 lb loaf Sourdough or French Bread, cut into chunks
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups (480ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (36g) light brown sugar, unpacked
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6–7 medium sized bananas, chopped

Streusel Topping

  • 3/4 cup (98g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (169g) firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (112g) salted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the casserole dish: Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Combine bread and egg mixture: Place the sourdough bread chunks into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
  3. Mix bread and bananas: Pour the egg mixture over the bread chunks, add the chopped bananas, and gently stir to coat all the bread evenly without breaking it apart too much.
  4. Soak overnight: Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight to allow the bread to soak up the custard mixture.
  5. Preheat the oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C).
  6. Bake the casserole: Bake the casserole uncovered for 35-40 minutes until it’s set and lightly golden on top.
  7. Prepare the streusel topping: While the casserole bakes, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the cold butter pieces and use a fork or pastry cutter to mash them into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  8. Add streusel and finish baking: Remove the casserole from the oven when it looks nearly done. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the surface, then return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the streusel topping is melted and golden.
  9. Serve warm: Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm with syrup, butter, or fresh fruit as desired.

Notes

  • Use day-old or slightly stale bread for better soaking without becoming too mushy.
  • Bananas can be substituted with other fruits like apples or berries for a different flavor.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk and cream with almond or oat milk.
  • The casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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