Overnight French Toast

French bread is sturdier than challah or brioche but it should still work but will look different than the picture which used challah. How did it go?

I am currently making this now, My husband picked up french bread but I don't think it looks the same as the picture. I hope it still taste good... But currently its not looking like the picture at all.. *confused*

That should have said A plus rating. I also used challah bread.

I made this for a teacher breakfast and they gave it an A+ rating! I opted for no pecans for allergy reasons and I didn't have vanilla, so I just added maple syrup directly to the recipe.

Sounds really good but unfortunately I don't have a spare 35 minutes in the morning. Might try it for the children for when they get back from school though

I add pumpkin purée to the egg mix and use 1T pumpkin spice

Tomorrow is the BIG FOOTBALL DAY.... SO SERVING WITH WHIPPED CREAM, FRESH BLUEBERRIES AND GREEN GRAPES OR KIWI. TEAM COLORS....GOOOOOO SEAHAWKS !!!!!!!!!!!

when I use french bread I try to buy wide long loaf or skinny. if skinny I figure 4 sluces per person and you can serve them buy the skice. with raisin bread it is yummy. we love using fruit bread

I do not use nuts but any breads...apple is good cinnamon swirl...julekakalla- sweet bread made from hot cross bun dough...it is yummy and I do not use ginger but use nutmeg. any sweet breads work. i buy day old freeze them

I have a similar recipe...we add 2 TBSP Karo Syrup with butter and brown sugar ...melt then put bread eggs...and when bakedvnot soaky but syrup on botyom. us server to dish up syrup side up. i also bake 40minutes making sure it is cooked

I used sourdough loaf and didn't turn out so great. Not all the egg mix soaked up so bottom was soggy. Just gonna stick to frying pan - less time consuming and just as good.

@JumpinBean, I've never dared not to let it sit. I know that letting it sit allows the liquid to get absorbed so I'm not sure if it will work!

Does it taste any different if you just make & bake?! I want out NOW!! LOOKS SOOOOO YUMMY!

A really good recipe and super easy!!

I found the brown sugar on the bottom to be unnecessary. I will just butter the bottom of the baking dish next time. I will also drain the excess egg mixture from the baking dish before baking to keep the bottom from being too soggy. Some recipes call for turning the bread and I may do that as well and just add the nut topping after it has been turned. But it was very tasty! The vanilla is the predominant taste. Also, use Nutmeg instead of cinnamon. It's a much more appropriate flavor for french toast!

Better than Paula Dean's and easier to make! The brioche is critical; italian bread won't turn out as tasty. To make it more like a casserole (and easier to serve) cut the bread into large cubes (otherwise people think they need to take an entire slice and there aren't many when you cut them an inch and a half thick). Added to our family's "Tested Best" recipes for sure!

Easy and yummy. For someone that's doesn't cook

You can find brioche bread in the bakery department of your local grocery store. Enjoy!

This was wonderful! We used cinnamon swirl bread & I put brown sugar layer on each level. Did not even need syrup! Great Christmas Day family breakfast!

Where can you buy brioche bread?

Mmmm...I bet it would be GOOD with cinnamon raisin bread. Definitely give that a shot. Regarding how to serve: Cut and serve this like a casserole dish. Enjoy!

Could you use bakery cinnamon raisin bread?

I've made a similar recipe for the last few years for all my family and friends and deliver it on X-mas eve. I plan my route and deliver the pans with syrup included. Every Christmas morning I know everyone has it in the oven as they open their presents.

looking forward to making this for xmas. for those who cut down the recipe, how did you adjust the cooking time?

I can't wait to try this - so tired of serving canned, generic Rolls on Xmas morning!!! I will let you know how it goes....may add some fresh berries to the baking dish - yum! Thanks

How do you serve this? Like a casserole or do I take out each individual slice of bread like French toast?

I made this for Thanksgiving guests the next morning and it was a hit. You can be sure it'll be served at our house to Christmas guests too! Thanks for the great recipe, Christy! It's become a fam fave here.

We love this! It's so easy and tastes great!

Hi! We haven’t tried it, but we love the idea. If you decide to experiment, we’d recommend that you bake them first.

Could I use pillsbury biscuits instead of bread or bagels? Has anyone tried it?

LOVE IT!!

Very good taste and really easy to make!

sounds great!!

@MeghanBarrett, Ana is right. 1/4 of the recipe should be plenty!

@MeghanBarrett - I guess that depends on the couple's appetites. I'm thinking 1/4 of the recipe would be enough to serve two very full servings. Find a baking dish that fits and BOMB! Breakfast!

I'm looking at making this for just two people. Should I just make half the recipe or should I make 1/4 recipe and bake it in a 8x8 pan or smaller baking dish??

Made this just this morning. My family loved it! I did not add the ginger though. I added another 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Very easy to prepare the night before. Nice and quick in the morning. Served it with turkey sausage and was a wonderful breakfast. I would recommend trying it.

I needed to use up some dried up bagels so I tore them up and used in place of bread. I also threw in a handful or so of fresh blueberries. It was wonderful! My two kids loved it. This might become our new Christmas breakfast!

I made mine this morning and jusy flipped the bread so they were coated well. Turned out as an awesome Father's Day breakfast for my family!

This is breakfast tomorrow a.m. Sounds and looks scrumptious.Got 5 homeschooled daughters, need great food ideas!

Took to a neighborhood brunch & it was a hit! I used some croissants from the bakery instead of challa. @trudiebob - The green chile grits sound good, too!

Out of milk so substituted half egg nog and half whipping cream for the milk. Added fresh nutmeg and sprinkle the spices on the bread slices right before pouring liquid over the dish. In the morning, combine melted butter, the brown sugar, and nuts and place on top of bread slices. I used a french bread baguette (smaller pieces of bread) from Panera Bread. Zipped thru their drive in window, and avoided the crowds at my regular grocery store. I made one, then three more during the holidays. Served with green chili cheese grits as a balance of sweet and spicy.

I made this for Christmas Eve dinner and it was delicious! My only suggestion would be to have your bread slices lay flat (not overlapped) so the egg/milk mixture completely soaks in rather than becoming a cooked layer on the bottom.

One of the best things I've ever tasted.

It just happens to look like that in the photo. It isn't stuffed it just looks that way accidentally. Hope you enjoy it.

Don't get me wrong, I plan to make this for Thanksgiving morning. Looks great!!!!

The photo gives the apppearance that the French Toast is stuffed however, the directions don't indicate that it is. Can anyone figure out why the pecan and brown sugar and butter seem to be in the middle of the bread?