Overnight Chocolate Chip French Toast

My grocery store always has the day old bread on sale for 99¢. There is nothing different from the fresh baked, except it can be a little dry. Recipes like bread pudding, crostini, and panini sandwiches are all good ways to utilize this awesome discount.

A few years back I created a recipe out of pure laziness. I really wanted some bread pudding but I wasn't up for slicing a full loaf of french bread into little cubes. With many failed attempts to soak overnight and pan fry I had to think of something else.  Instead I thought to layer full slices and bake off like bread pudding.

Overnight Baked French Toast

By Stefanie Schuckert

Simply made overnight for a rich, sweet, and filling breakfast.

Prep time: 1 hour(Overnight), Cook time: 45 minutes, Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 1: 9" x 13" Pan

Ingredients:
Stale French Bread 1 Loaf
Eggs 6 Each
Heavy Cream 2 cups
Whole Milk 2 Cups
Sugar 1/2 cup
Vanilla 1 Tablespoon
Cinnamon 2 Tablespoons
Nutmeg 1 Teaspoon
Chocolate Chips 1-2 Cups
Instructions:

Cut bread into 1/2" thick slices. Set aside, and dry out, while prepping other ingredients.

Mix together all other ingredients, heat on low to dissolve sugar.

Layer bread, shingle pattern, into a sprayed 9"x 13" pan.

Slowly pour mix over stale bread. Top with chocolate chips. Wrap and chill overnight to allow bread to soak up mix.

In the morning bake in oven at 425°F for 10 minutes, turn down to 350°F and bake another 30 minutes, until top is light golden brown. The center will come out clean when poked with a toothpick.

Slice pieces straight from the pan, serve warm, topped with maple syrup and powdered sugar.

Printable Recipe

This  recipe works perfect for a delicious morning family meal. You can add fresh fruit, chocolate, or even fresh herbs to create something of your own. I love to do this recipe for large groups. Need an idea for family in town? Impress mom, and show off your culinary skills with this simple to execute recipe.