Treat yourself to a luxurious breakfast with this Overnight Banana French Toast Casserole. This easy, make-ahead dish combines the comforting flavors of French toast with the sweetness of bananas, all baked into a warm, custardy casserole. Perfect for busy mornings or a weekend brunch, this recipe allows you to prepare everything the night before and simply bake it in the morning for a delicious, hassle-free breakfast.
Ingredients:
For the Casserole:
- 1 loaf of day-old French bread or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Sliced bananas