Overnight French Toast Bake

Ingredients

• 1 loaf day old French bread (cubed (or other dense artisan bread))
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts*
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the topping by combing the flour, sugar, cinnamon and nuts. Mix in the butter until it combined and crumbly. Cover or place in an airtight container in the fridge.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. Beat in the eggs and then whisk in the cream, milk, and vanilla.

3. 3

   Grease a 9x13 inch pan and place cubed bread in the the pan.

4. 4

   Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

5. 5

   Remove casserole from the fridge and preheat the oven to 350°F. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.