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Overnight Banana French Toast Casserole
Benchi

Overnight Banana French Toast Casserole

This banana French toast casserole is an easy make-ahead breakfast that's FULL of banana flavor! It's always a huge hit at holiday brunches. Make sure to use fresh (not stale) bread and bake at the right temperature to avoid a soggy casserole.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 493
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound loaf sourdough or French bread (cut into chunks)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk (whole or 2%) (480m)
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream (120ml)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (104g)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar (unpacked)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 6-7 medium bananas (chopped*)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (98g)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (firmly packed) (169g)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces) (112g)

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch casserole dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
  2. Add the bread chunks to a large bowl and set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread chunks and add the chopped banana, then gently stir to combine everything.
  5. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly in the pan. Cover the casserole and store in the fridge overnight.
  6. When ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  7. Bake the casserole for about 35-40 minutes, or until it's at your desired level of doneness.
  8. While the casserole bakes, combine the dry ingredients for the streusel, except for the butter.
  9. Add the butter and mash into the dry mixture until it forms a crumbly mixture.
  10. When the casserole looks about done, remove the casserole from the oven and crumble the streusel over the top of the casserole.
  11. Continue baking the casserole for about 5 minutes, or until the streusel is melted over the top.
  12. Serve the casserole warm with syrup.