This Easy French Toast Casserole is bursting with so much flavor! This breakfast casserole is loaded with almonds, fresh berries and a cream cheese drizzle – an amazing combination.

You will love the make-ahead option. Just like our overnight cinnamon rolls, this overnight breakfast casserole will become a favorite to serve the family.

French Toast Casserole in a dish with a spoon, topped with fresh berries.

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French Toast Casserole Recipe

This French Toast Casserole is everything you can ask for in a breakfast casserole. It’s not overly sweet, yet hits the sweet spot! Bread chunks in a cinnamon egg mixture, topped with sliced almonds that become crispy once baked, fresh berries that add to the flavor and finished off with a cream cheese drizzle that take the recipe over the top!

Serve the French Toast Casserole on the weekend, for a special occasion like Mother’s Day brunch, Valentine’s Day or the Holidays!

Breakfast French Toast Casserole Recipe in a baking dish with a sieve on he side and fresh berries.

How to Make French Toast Casserole?

  • Cut bread into 1” cubes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Add bread and stir to coat.
  • Transfer to a baking dish, arranging in an even thickens and pour remaining egg mixture over bread
  • Sprinkle on sliced almonds, cover and bake breakfast casserole. 

Step-by-step photo collage how to make a French Toast Breakfast Casserole.

  • Meanwhile, prepare cream cheese drizzle: Beat cream cheese then beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk
  • Once French Toast Casserole is baked, dust with powdered sugar,
  • Add berries and drizzle cream cheese over French Toast Casserole

TIP: If you don’t like almonds, use walnuts or pecans, add them to half of the casserole, or omit nuts.

Step-by-step photo collage how to make cream cheese drizzle for Breakfast Casserole.

Do I Have to Use the Cream Cheese Drizzle?

No! You may omit the cream cheese drizzle altogether and serve with traditional maple syrup 

How to Make Overnight French Toast Casserole:

  • Make recipe according to instructions, minus the baking
  • Cover and refrigerate the casserole
  • The following day, bake the breakfast casserole

TIP: Since the overnight breakfast casserole will be cold, add 5 minutes to the covered baking time then continue baking per the recipe.

Baked Overnight French Toast Casserole topped with berries and powdered sugar

What is the Best Bread for French Toast Casserole?

  • Brioche Bread, Challah Bread French Bread or even Italian Bread that can be sliced into about 1” squares will all work great.
  • Use bread that’s at least a day old. It will soak the egg mixture better and won’t taste soggy or mushy.

TIP: If your bread is a really large loaf, you may not need the whole loaf. 

French Toast Casserole bread with almonds and berries in a baking dish.

How to Re-Heat French Toast Casserole:

The casserole is best and most crisp right out of the oven, but it can be reheated. To reheat, bake at 350˚ F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through and the top is re-crisped.

Started French Toast Casserole with a spoon in the casserole and fresh berries on the side.

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French Toast Casserole

4.91 from 52 votes
This Easy French Toast Casserole is bursting with so much flavor! The casserole is loaded with almonds, fresh berries and a cream cheese drizzle - an amazing combination.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8 servings

For the French Toast Casserole:

For the Cream Cheese Drizzle:

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, ground cinnamon and sugar.
  • Cut the bread loaf into 1” cubes and add them to the egg mixture. Stir to generously soak the bread then transfer to 9x13 casserole baking dish.
  • Pour any remaining egg mixture over bread and arrange bread evenly, patting down if needed.
  • Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds, cover and bake at 350˚F for 20 minutes then uncover and bake another 15-20 minutes, until tops of bread are crispy.
  • Meanwhile, prepare cream cheese drizzle: beat cream cheese until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla and milk and beat until thick and drizzling consistency
  • To serve, top with fresh berries and use a teaspoon to drizzle cream cheese over the French Toast Casserole.

Nutrition Per Serving

293kcal Calories30g Carbs9g Protein15g Fat5g Saturated Fat166mg Cholesterol121mg Sodium235mg Potassium2g Fiber25g Sugar520IU Vitamin A1.4mg Vitamin C127mg Calcium1.3mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
French Toast Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
293
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
166
mg
55
%
Sodium
 
121
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
235
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
25
g
28
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
520
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
1.4
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
127
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: French Toast Casserole, Overnight French Toast Casserole
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 293
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  • Amina
    September 18, 2021

    This went over extremely well when I made it for brunch for a couple of friends and their daughter. Everyone loved it, the balance of flavors and textures was perfect. I ended up using brioche bread and didn’t use the whole loaf, so it was neither soggy nor dry and perfectly cooked per the directions! I just wish I could share a picture, it’s a gorgeous dish!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 18, 2021

      Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Amina! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Lindsay
    February 13, 2021

    So satisfying!! Our whole family ( with 4 young kids) eats this right up, no coaxing needed!!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 14, 2021

      Love it! I’m happy to know that your amily loves this recipe.

      Reply

  • Tiffany
    April 19, 2020

    I made this for breakfast this morning and it was a huge hit! My whole family Ives it.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 19, 2020

      Nice to know that! I hope they love every recipe that you will try.

      Reply

  • Ruth
    January 29, 2020

    I just made these for brunch and soo delicious! Thank you Natasha, this will definitely be my go to brunch dish now. I used Brioche beagles cut into 1 inch pieces since the grocery store didn’t have a loaf of Brioche bread. I made it the night before and put the french toast in the oven in the morning

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 29, 2020

      You’re welcome, Ruth! Thank you for stopping by and sharing that with me.

      Reply

  • Bill
    April 6, 2019

    I had done similar recipes but as was having a number people for brunch decided to try this one. However when i was in the bakery section to get my bread, I saw a box of mini cinnamon rolls, about 1″ by 1″. As a number of years ago, I was in Chicago and had a french toast made of cinnamon roles I decided to to try the minis. About 40 of them (1kg).

    They worked like a charm. It was delicious. If i had it do do over again, would add one more egg and another 1/4 cup of cream but my guests said it is not necessary. I did skip the almonds (not my fav) and the drizzle (just a dust of powdered sugar).

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 6, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us Bill!

      Reply

  • Kathy
    February 24, 2019

    Can you make this and have it the next day as well? how long does it last after you make it?

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    • Natasha
      February 25, 2019

      Hi Kathy, this does reheat well the next day – see notes above with reheating instructions.

      Reply

  • Amanda
    January 25, 2019

    Almost every recipe I’ve tried from Natasha’s kitchen has been great. But this one wasn’t. It was very mushy like baby food. Not a good turn out here. And I extended my baking time…no luck with getting it to improve. But I still love Natasha’s other recipies!

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    • Natasha
      January 26, 2019

      Hi Amanda, I am always happy to help troubleshoot – were there any substitutions or maybe the bread used was too soft? The big cotton-candy soft bread when it is super fresh at the grocery store might get soggy.

      Reply

  • Sarah
    January 14, 2019

    Hi! I really wanted to try this with sourdough bread but all the store had was sliced. Do you think that would work if I tore it into bigger pieces or do you think it would be too thin? Thanks for the help in advance.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 14, 2019

      Hi Sarah, is the sliced bread Sourdough also?

      Reply

      • Sarah
        January 14, 2019

        Natasha, yes the sourdough from the store was presliced 🙂

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  • Linda
    January 13, 2019

    Would this recipe be for a 9” x 13” pan?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 14, 2019

      This should fit great in a 9×13 🙂

      Reply

  • Olga
    January 10, 2019

    Do you think this will work with Hawaiian Sweet Rolls for the bread?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 10, 2019

      Although I haven’t tried that, that should work Olga!

      Reply

  • sharon
    January 9, 2019

    So many different sizes of “a loaf of bread”. How many cups of bread do you need here?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 10, 2019

      Hi Sharon, we made a note in the recipe. Since some loaves are bigger you may not need the entire loaf. I would use what fits into your pan and add more if you think it needs it

      Reply

  • Sommer
    January 9, 2019

    I want this for breakfast seven days a week! Looks and tastes amazing!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 9, 2019

      Me too!! Thank you for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Anna
    January 9, 2019

    This French toast casserole is so delicious! My family loved it for a weekend brunch!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 9, 2019

      Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me 🙂

      Reply

  • Andie Thueson
    January 9, 2019

    This french toast casserole looks absolutely perfect! Need to save this one for later!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 9, 2019

      I hope you get to make it soon, Andie!

      Reply

  • liz
    January 9, 2019

    Another french toast recipe idea for you.

    I love french toast, but I just don’t like all the “stuff” on it, just plain and simple french toast, and then we make a little “salad bar” of toppings (syrup, berry compote, powdered sugar, peanut butter, whipped cream, fresh fruit, whatever your pleasure). It’s super easy and you can make it the night before. Using leftover, frozen, even stale bread works too (just not moldy). Cut the bread into cubes (sourdough is the best), blend eggs, milk, salt, then toss it all together to coat the bread. My favorite part is that you can cover with foil and refrigerate overnight, and all you have to do is put it in the oven in the morning. At 350 for about 40 minutes covered, and another 5-10 uncovered. Then scoop it on to plates and treat it like french toast, butter and toppings. Give it a try and see if you like it. ( :

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 9, 2019

      Thank you for sharing this with us, Liz!

      Reply

  • Carol
    January 9, 2019

    This looks so good. I will try to make in February around Valentines Day.

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    • Natasha
      January 9, 2019

      Thank you Carol! I hope you love it! French Toast Casserole is definitely a sweet treat for V-Day!

      Reply

  • Kara
    January 9, 2019

    I love everything about this recipe. The berries, the almonds, the cream cheese drizzle – so yummy!

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    • Natasha
      January 9, 2019

      Thank you Kara!! It really is an amazing combination of flavors in this Breakfast Casserole!

      Reply

  • Rachael Yerkes
    January 9, 2019

    This casserole is so good! I’m thinking I’ll make it for Valentines day breakfast this year!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 9, 2019

      That sounds perfect for Valentine’s! Thank you for that great review!

      Reply

  • Olga
    January 9, 2019

    Hello natasha! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Looks good,going to try It out one day.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 9, 2019

      Hi Olga, I hope you get to try that soon!

      Reply

  • Olga
    January 8, 2019

    Mmmmm! This looks so good! Cant wait to make it!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      January 8, 2019

      Hi Olga, thank you! I hope you love this fun spin on French toast! 🙂

      Reply

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