Overnight Bacon French Toast Casserole Recipe

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 / 0 min read

Looking for the ultimate make-ahead Easter brunch recipe? Happy Bake Day Show's Overnight Bacon French Toast Casserole brings together crispy, smoky Tender Belly bacon, buttery brioche, and a luscious custard for a dish that practically takes care of itself—giving you more time to enjoy and less time to fuss. Find Tender Belly Bacon & snag our BOGO offer here (limited availability)!

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Overnight Bacon French Toast Casserole Recipe

Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: Bake: 50 minutes Total (including chilling): 8 hours

Ingredients

For the casserole:

10 ounces Tender Belly No Sugar Bacon
1 loaf brioche bread, cubed
8 large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1½ cups whole milk
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
1½ Tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt

For the topping:

1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

Prep the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 400℉. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Arrange the bacon strips on the rack and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Let cool, then chop into small pieces.
Make the Custard: In a large bowl, combine eggs, heavy cream, milk, cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Blend with an electric mixer on medium-low until smooth (small chunks of cream cheese are fine). Stir in ⅔ of the chopped bacon.
Assemble the Casserole: Cube the brioche into 1-inch pieces and mix into the custard. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour in the mixture, spreading it evenly. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to 12.
Bake the Casserole: Preheat oven to 350℉. Remove casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
Prepare the Topping: In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, salt, and the remaining bacon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
Finish and Bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and slightly puffed. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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