Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Overnight Banana Bread French Toast Casserole, a delightful breakfast that combines the rich taste of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and custardy bread. Perfect for lazy weekends or holiday brunches, this easy-to-make casserole can be prepped in advance, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free morning while filling your home with irresistible aromas. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup for an unforgettable start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread, torn into pieces
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange the torn bread evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces and gently press down to ensure soaking.
- If using nuts, sprinkle them on top before covering with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg