Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup

Name: Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup pure maple syrup, divided; 1 cup chopped toasted pecans, divided; 12 (1-inch-thick) baguette slices (from 1 baguette, ends discarded); 5 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon orange zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 orange); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 2 tablespoons (1 oz.) bourbon; Powdered sugar, for serving

Instructions

Cook:1h

This overnight french toast casserole is perfect for entertaining. Assemble the breakfast casserole the night before and then pop it in the oven the next morning.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:42:19 GMT