Description
This Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole is a make-ahead breakfast favorite made with crusty sourdough bread, ripe bananas, a rich custard, and a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for holidays, brunch, or stress-free mornings—just prep the night before and bake fresh.
Ingredients
- Casserole:
- 1 lb sourdough or French bread, cut into chunks
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 6–7 medium bananas, chopped
- Streusel Topping:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread bread chunks evenly inside.
- Scatter chopped bananas evenly over the bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pour custard mixture evenly over bread and bananas. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
- Casserole can be frozen after baking and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American