Description
An easy, overnight baked banana French toast casserole that’s custardy inside and topped with a crunchy streusel. Perfect for feeding a crowd during holiday brunch or weekend breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sourdough or French bread, cut into 1–2-inch chunks (day-old is ideal)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6–7 medium ripe bananas, peeled and chopped
- For streusel: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Put the bread chunks into a large bowl and fold in the chopped bananas so they’re evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the bread and bananas. Stir gently to coat every piece, pressing down a little so the bread begins to absorb the liquid.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge while the oven heats.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is mostly set.
- While baking, make the streusel: combine the flour and brown sugar, then cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- During the final 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the streusel evenly over the casserole and return to the oven to crisp the topping.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes, then serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or toasted nuts.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg