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Texas Toast French Toast Bake is a layered breakfast recipe has layers of Texas toast, cinnamon, sugar, brown sugar and eggs!
For more french toast recipes try our Pound Cake French Toast, French Toast Sticks, or Crème Brulee French Toast.
Overnight Success!
It’s no surprise we love breakfast recipes. I mean, we love them so much we have breakfast for dinner every Wednesday night (aka “brinner).
We usually do some variation of pancakes, waffles or French Toast because the kids love all of them. Today’s recipe is an Overnight French Toast that was simple and a little different from our classic French Toast Bake.
It has layers of Texas Toast, cinnamon, brown sugar, eggs and more – and a recipe that I think can be changed up really easily. For example, I’m thinking a layer of nutella or sliced strawberries would be great in between the two layers of bread next time we make it!
How to make Texas Toast French Toast
MILK MIXTURE. Begin by melting the butter. Add brown sugar and mix well. Pour this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13.
BREAD. You don’t have to cut off the crust of the bread, but you can if you’re going for a prettier look. Add a layer of Texas toast to the baking dish.
EGG MIXTURE. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla. Pour half of egg mixture over the Texas toast and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top. Add another layer of Texas Toast. Spread a thin layer of butter over bread.
BAKE. Top with the remaining egg mixture and top with your cinnamon and sugar mixture. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours before baking.When ready to bake, bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.
Recipe Tips + Storing info
Refrigerating this baked french toast overnight makes sure everything gets soaked in well. If you don’t have the time for that we recommend refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
A filling in between the layers of french toast would be a welcome addition. A layer of Nutella or sliced strawberries or even cream cheese would be great additions to this overnight french toast.
STORE french toast in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Side Ideas
This dish is great for a weekend or holiday breakfast, but it’s also great for a brunch! There are so many great dishes to go with it but here are some of our favorites:
FOR MORE FRENCH TOAST RECIPES, CHECK OUT:
- Pound Cake French Toast
- Eggnog French Toast
- French Toast Muffins
- Creme Brûlée French Toast
- Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
- Pumpkin French Toast Bake
More Collections: Breakfast Casserole Recipes,
Texas Toast French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 (24-ounce) loaf Texas toast, with crust trimmed off, optional
- 4 eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- powdered sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Melt butter. Add brown sugar and mix well. Pour this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Add a layer of Texas toast and cut the toast as needed to fit the pan. In a small bowl mix 4 tablespoons brown sugar and 3 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the Texas toast and sprinkle half of the brown sugar & cinnamon on top.
- Add another layer of Texas Toast. Spread a thin layer of softened butter over the bread.
- Top with the remaining egg mixture and the remaining cinnamon & sugar mixture.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes
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- Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard more evenly than fresh bread.
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- You can leave the crust on, but crust-free looks prettier.
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- Avoid very soft or delicate breads that may fall apart during soaking or baking.
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- This casserole bakes best in a glass or ceramic baking dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This turned out great & disappeared quickly at our Easter Breakfast at Church. The instruction to spread the butter on the top of the bread after it’s in the dish was a bit ridiculous to me. I buttered the slices before putting them in the dish. Much easier and you get better coverage. Will make again.
I’m glad it was a hit at church! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
Bit confused on the last part of ingredients: brown sugar, cinnamon, 1 TB sugar + 1 teaspoon sugar. What do you mean? thank you.
Those are for sprinkling on top, so it’s how much you prefer. The sugar amount is one tablespoon plus one teaspoon. Hope that helps. Enjoy!!
I absolutely love overnight french toast recipes and this one looks delicious!
Thank you!!
What constitutes a serving? Over 2000 calories per serving sounds outrageous! I dont think that one serving would have 72% of daily calcium intake?
Looks like a winner to me, especially since you get it ready the night before! I love french toast but I don’t make it that often. Thanks for the inspiration!
French Toast is always a hit – right?! Thanks for stopping by!
These look dangerously yummy!
French toast is my go-to breakfast food when I have time. This is a great overnight recipe, and would help my morning routine.
Your recipes are always so good!
Breakfast for dinner is such a fun idea. We used to do it when my kids were little and they loved it. I might just have to start again with my husband and I. This french toast bake would be wonderful anytime!
We are ALL ABOUT breakfast for dinner – it’s just too good not to. 😉
Would you recommend brioche slices (they’re quite thick)? I don’t have texas toast in the pantry and was looking to make it for breakfast tomorrow. So excited to try this!
I personally haven’t tried using brioche, but that might work really well!
This would be perfect for a fun weekend breakfast, especially with company!
I am the opposite when it comes to breakfast recipes! But I am so excited about this one! So trying this for my daughter this weekend (just need to grab bread!)