Description
Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole delivers a comforting, sweet breakfast that’s ready when you are. Layer cubed bread and sliced ripe bananas, then pour a custard of eggs, milk, grape juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon and brown sugar. After an overnight soak, bake until golden‑brown for a fluffy, caramelized dish that serves eight, perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or weekend treats. Serve warm with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra indulgence rich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bread, cubed
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish with butter.
- Spread cubed bread evenly, then layer banana slices on top.
- Whisk eggs, milk, grape juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour custard over bread and bananas, pressing gently to soak.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove wrap and bake 45‑50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- use almond milk and plant‑based butter. Add toasted nuts or a drizzle of maple syrup just before serving for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole, easy breakfast casserole, banana french toast recipe, make ahead breakfast, overnight casserole, breakfast for crowds, fluffy french toast bake, banana breakfast bake, quick morning meals