Overnight French Toast Casserole with Maple Cinnamon Glaze

This easy French Toast Bake made with thick Texas Toast is a cozy, crowd-pleasing breakfast. It takes about 10 minutes to assemble and bakes to a golden finish with brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a special brunch or a relaxed morning with family.

Serving of Texas toast French toast bake on plate with maple being poured over it.

A French toast bake is essentially a custardy bread casserole—rich, soft, and slightly crisp on top. Using thick Texas Toast makes this version especially satisfying: the hearty slices hold the custard well and create a bread pudding–like texture.

This casserole is ideal when you don’t want to stand at the griddle. Assemble it in minutes, pop it in the oven, and enjoy your morning while it bakes.

Why We Love This Texas Toast French Toast Bake

This is a simple, comforting breakfast that comes together quickly and pleases everyone. Key benefits:

Quick and easy to prep
A smart way to use slightly stale bread
Kid-friendly and familiar
Flexible—easy to customize with toppings or mix-ins
Great for make-ahead mornings

Whether for holidays, a special brunch, or a relaxed weekend, this casserole will be a hit.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients needed to make French toast casserole arranged on surface.

Texas toast or another thick-cut bread works best. If you use a thinner loaf you’ll need more slices (about 14–16) to absorb the custard.
To make an egg-free version, replace eggs with 5 tablespoons flax meal mixed into the same amount of milk and let the mixture rest about 15 minutes before soaking the bread.

Recipe Variations

Streusel topping: Add a buttery streusel for a crunchy, decadent finish.
Richer custard: Stir 1–2 tablespoons melted butter into the egg mixture or drizzle melted butter over the top before baking.
Add protein: Fold in cooked, crumbled sausage or chopped bacon for a heartier dish.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cut the Texas toast into 1–2 inch pieces and place in a greased 2–3 quart casserole dish. Day-old or slightly stale bread soaks up the custard best.

Step 2: Whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3: Pour the egg mixture over the bread, toss to coat, and press gently so the custard is absorbed evenly.

Step 4: Combine cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl. Add a pinch of nutmeg or another warm spice if you like.

French toast casserole with texas toast tossed with cinnamon and brown sugar before baking.

Step 5: Sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture over the bread and toss lightly to distribute.

Texas toast French toast bake freshly cooked.

Step 6: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set. Let rest 5–10 minutes and serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes and Tips

A thick-cut bread like Texas toast or brioche works best; thinner slices may require more pieces to achieve the same texture.
You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate so the bread soaks overnight. For best results, prepare it the night before and bake the next morning.

Pan with baked French toast and serving spoon.

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Vanilla Cold Brew Overnight Oats
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies
Easy Vegan French Toast In a Mug
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Easy Baked French Toast with Texas Toast

By: Lorie Yarro

A simple French Toast Bake using thick Texas Toast, brown sugar, and cinnamon—ready in minutes and baked to a tender, golden finish.

Maple syrup being poured over French toast casserole.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: 8

Ingredients

12 slices Texas toast
6 large eggs
1 1/2 c whole milk
1/4 c pure maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2½ tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut bread into 1–2 inch pieces and place in a greased 2–3 quart casserole dish. Day-old bread works best; you can dry it in the oven at 325°F for 20–30 minutes if needed.
Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla together. Pour over the bread and mix to coat thoroughly—hands are helpful here.
Mix cinnamon and brown sugar, sprinkle over the bread, and toss lightly to combine.
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is browned and the custard is set.
Let cool 5–10 minutes, then serve with warm maple syrup.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Thick-cut bread like Texas toast or brioche gives the best texture, but other breads will work with slight adjustments to quantity.
For an easy morning, assemble the casserole the night before and bake it the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal,
Carbohydrates: 46g,
Protein: 10g,
Fat: 14g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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