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Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole

A warm, cozy casserole made with layers of French bread and ripe bananas, soaked in a rich custard and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for busy mornings and feeding a crowd!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 1 loaf French bread Use slightly stale bread for better custard absorption.
Custard
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can use all milk for a lighter version.
Sweeteners & Flavor
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins & Toppings
  • 3 ripe bananas Peel and slice into rounds.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For greasing the baking dish.
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans Can swap for walnuts or omit for nut-free.
  • Maple syrup, to taste For drizzling before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Slice the French bread into 1 inch thick pieces and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds, tucking them between the bread slices.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and banana layers, pressing down gently so all pieces soak up the custard.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Baking
  1. Remove the dish from the refrigerator, uncover, and sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top.
  2. Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
  3. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving, then drizzle with maple syrup to taste.

Notes

For a playful bite-sized brunch, consider serving flavor samples inspired by French toast shots at a buffet-style brunch.