Ingredients

Casserole

1 lb loaf Sourdough Or French Bread, cut into chunks
8 large eggs
2 cups (480ml) milk (whole or 2%)
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (104g) sugar
1/4 cup (36g) light brown sugar, unpacked
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6–7 medium-sized bananas, chopped*
Streusel Topping

3/4 cup (98g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (169g) firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup (112g) salted butter, cut into pieces

instructions:

Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
Place the bread chunks in a large bowl and set aside.
In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread chunks, then add the chopped banana. Gently stir to combine everything.
Pour the bread mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Cover the casserole and refrigerate it overnight.
When ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
Bake the casserole for about 35-40 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
While the casserole bakes, combine the dry ingredients for the streusel, excluding the butter.
Add the butter to the dry mixture and mash it in until a crumbly mixture forms.
When the casserole appears nearly done, remove it from the oven and crumble the streusel over the top.
Return the casserole to the oven and continue baking for about 5 minutes, or until the streusel is melted over the top.
Serve the casserole warm with syrup.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: about 12 servings

FAQs:

How do you keep French toast casserole from getting soggy?

It could be because of the bread you used. If the bread you start with is too soft (such as white sandwich bread), it won’t absorb all of the wonderful custard that it should, and it might end up soggy. If you find yourself with a soggy casserole, for whatever reason, try baking it a bit longer until it firms up some.

How to keep banana bread moist after baking?

Once it is completely cool, Roszkowski says to keep banana bread fresh by placing it in an airtight container, wrapping it in plastic wrap, or even slicing it and wrapping it in plastic wrap. “This will make sure the banana bread does not lose its moisture and become stale.

Can you reheat overnight French toast?

Yes, you can reheat French toast with syrup, but it’s better to add the syrup after reheating to prevent sogginess.

Can you make French toast ahead of time and reheat?

Freezer and Make-Ahead Tips

Freeze cooked French Toast Casserole for up to three months. Remove it from the freezer the day before you want to serve it and let thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover the pan with foil, then reheat at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until warmed through.

Is it okay to make French toast without vanilla extract?

Your French bread will be perfectly delicious if you decide to just skip over the vanilla and continue making your French toast as-is. However, if you’d like to incorporate a little more flavor into the dish, you can try replacing the vanilla with a substitute like maple syrup, bourbon, or almond extract.