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Cranberry Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe

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This Cranberry Overnight French Toast Casserole is a decadent and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish featuring custardy, cinnamon-spiced bread soaked overnight and baked with tart fresh cranberries and a luscious buttery brown sugar glaze. It’s perfect for holiday mornings or cozy weekend gatherings, served warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French baguette, sliced diagonally into 1-inch thick rounds
  • 1 stick butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred, 2% acceptable)
  • ½ cup Dunkin Donuts Extra Extra coffee creamer
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Optional for Serving

  • Maple syrup
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Butter Glaze: Melt the butter, brown sugar, and light corn syrup together in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally and being careful not to burn the mixture.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Layer Glaze and Cranberries: Pour the melted butter mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, then sprinkle half of the fresh cranberries evenly over the glaze.
  4. Arrange Bread: Layer the sliced baguette rounds evenly on top of the butter and cranberry mixture in the baking dish.
  5. Make Custard: In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, coffee creamer, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
  6. Soak Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices. Sprinkle the remaining cranberries evenly on top.
  7. Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to soak and chill overnight. This allows the bread to absorb the custard fully.
  8. Bake the Casserole: The next morning, remove the plastic wrap and bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.
  9. Serve: Dust the baked French toast casserole with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

  • Using whole milk is best to ensure a rich custard texture; avoid skim milk due to low fat content.
  • Light corn syrup helps create a sticky, caramelized glaze at the bottom of the casserole.
  • Fresh cranberries add a tart contrast; frozen can be substituted but fresh is preferred for best texture.
  • The soaking step overnight is crucial for best flavor and texture.
  • If you prefer, you can double the recipe for a larger crowd using a bigger baking dish.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and creamer with almond or oat milk, but the texture of custard may differ slightly.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/cranberry-overnight-french-toast-casserole-recipe/