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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 is one of our family’s favorite breakfast recipes. SO easy to put together at night and throw in the oven in the morning. And, it’s SO yummy!!
Can this recipe be cut in half
It sure can! Just half the amount of all the ingredients and put everything in an 8×8 pan. Try baking it for 30 minutes instead of the 40-45 minutes that it suggests for the 9×13. If it’s not quite done after 30 minutes check on it in another 5 minutes or so until it looks done. Hope this helps!
I served this French toast recipe buffet style on Christmas morning. I included bowls fresh blueberries and blackberries on the side. The fruit cut the sweet of the casserole. This will be my new Christmas morning breakfast for when we open presents.
That’s perfect! Thank you for sharing that! What a great way to serve it!
Does it need to be covered while it is cooking in the oven?
Nope 🙂 Enjoy!!
All recipes quick and easy and good!
Thank you so much!!
I am so glad I found your website, I’m not good at the kitchen but you make things APPROACHABLE for people like me, easy enough to follow and so delicious. Thank you for sharing your gift.
Awe, you are too nice! Glad I could help! Thank you so much for saying that!
How many servings would this make
8 servings of two slices/each.
Is This Really 2,186 CALORIES? Is that for a serving or the entire pan?
Im not very good at making before school breakfasts and resort to using cereal or oatmeal a lot. I love COMING across disheS like this That can be made the night before and cooked while the kids dress and lunches are made. THANKS for sharing!
loved the French toast can you freeze the leftovers
I personally haven’t, but I would think it would be fine 🙂 We never have any left to freeze! Enjoy!
A favorite around our house is breakfAst for dinner. It almost always includes french toast. I love being able to make this ahead of time. My kids love it!
I made these for some house guests a couple weeks ago. They couldn’t get enough! These are AMAZING!!! Thanks for the recipe