Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole

You can make classic French toast in the oven on a sheet pan—no standing at the stove for batch after batch. Prepare the bread and egg mixture the same way you would for skillet French toast, then arrange the soaked slices on a well-greased baking sheet and bake. This method is fast, nearly hands-off, and ideal when you’re serving a crowd.

If you enjoy baked French toast, try variations like a peanut butter–banana French toast bake or a cinnamon roll French toast casserole for different flavor profiles.

Recipe Highlights

• Oven-baked French toast delivers the same great flavor as pan-fried French toast but with minimal effort and easy cleanup.
• This technique is perfect for feeding a group and frees your stovetop to cook bacon, sausage, or eggs at the same time.
• The method works with almost any bread as long as the slices are similar in thickness so they cook evenly.

Simple Variations

• Bread: Use whole grain, seedy bread, challah, sourdough, white or wheat—whatever you have on hand. Thicker slices like Texas toast or bakery-style bread also work well.
• Sweeten the custard: Stir a tablespoon or two of maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar into the egg mixture for sweeter French toast.
• Spices & flavor: Add vanilla extract, a pinch of nutmeg, or a bit of orange zest to the egg mixture for extra aroma.

Time to Get Baking

Follow one of these oven methods depending on the texture you prefer.

For crisper edges: Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Arrange the soaked bread on a greased sheet, bake for about 8 minutes, then flip each slice and return to the oven for another 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.

For a chewier, tender interior: Preheat to 350ºF (175ºC). Bake for about 10 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 4–6 minutes until cooked through but still soft.

Top, Serve and Enjoy!

Serve oven-baked French toast with scrambled eggs, bacon, or breakfast sausage for a complete brunch. Popular toppings include:

• Butter
• Fresh berries or sliced fruit
• Greek yogurt
• Jam or preserves
• Maple syrup
• Nutella
• Peanut butter

Storage Instructions

Let the French toast cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–5 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or regular oven to restore crispiness.

Can You Freeze French Toast?

Yes. To freeze slices for later:

1. Cool the cooked slices completely.
2. Wrap each slice in foil or place in a freezer-safe bag, removing as much air as possible before sealing.
3. Freeze for up to three months. Reheat from frozen in a 350ºF oven until heated through.

Other Breakfast Dishes to Try

• Maple pecan overnight French toast bake
• Peanut butter banana French toast bake
• Cinnamon roll French toast casserole
• Pumpkin French toast
• Homemade French toast sticks

Baked French Toast Recipe

Summary: This sheet pan method turns ordinary bread into easy, crowd-friendly French toast with minimal hands-on time. Bake instead of frying for even cooking and simple cleanup.

By: Emily Richter

Prep: 15 mins · Cook: 15 mins · Total: 30 mins · Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices whole grain bread (or your preferred bread)
• 5 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or other milk)
• Ground cinnamon, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Generously spray a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the eggs and almond milk together in a medium bowl until combined.
3. One slice at a time, dip the bread into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Let excess drip back into the bowl, then arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the slices to taste.
5. Bake at 350ºF for about 10 minutes. Carefully flip each slice and bake for another 4–6 minutes until set and lightly browned. (For crisper edges, bake at 375ºF for 8 minutes, flip, then bake 3–5 more minutes.)
6. Remove from the oven and serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.

Tips & Notes

• Grease the baking sheet well with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
• If using very soft bakery bread, allow slices to dry slightly before dipping so they hold together better.
• Adjust baking times slightly depending on your oven and the thickness of the bread slices.

Nutrition (per serving, approximate)

Calories: 275 kcal · Carbohydrates: 38 g · Protein: 16 g · Fat: 8 g · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 6 g