French toast is so delightful. But, this easy overnight French toast casserole is even better than the traditional kind! Even better, we used leftover hot dog buns for a great way to use ’em up.

My wonderful friend Tiffany taught me about the amazing breakfast recipe that is French toast casserole. I’d never had it until I was in my mid-twenties and now every few months I crave it! I *gasp* will say I like this better than traditional French toast. Plus, I think it’s so much easier.

Now there are a few things that are extra special about my version of French toast casserole.

First, I make a “small batch” version because only O and I eat in our household. Joel is not a fan of anything “eggy.” But, hey more for us.

Second, I usually use leftover bread! Typically, it’s actually leftover hot dog buns. I wish they would just make a 4 pack of hot dog buns because we always have extras! But, then I wouldn’t have the leftover buns to use in this casserole. So, keep on with the 8-packs.

Some other ideas for leftover hot dog buns.

I mean if you buy that jumbo pack of hot dog buns at Costco and then realize you didn’t eat 36 hot dogs, here are some other ideas.

Now, I would happily eat this French toast casserole every single week and be happy. But, there are so many other amazing breakfast recipes out there so here are a few of our other favorite morning dishes.

White Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Muffins. Okay, these are delightful. The crumb topping is perfectly sweet and crunchy and delightful.
Ham & Cheese Scones. Joel makes the BEST scones and biscuits. It might have to do with the amount of butter he puts inside of them. Regardless, you need to make these savory scones immediately.
Pumpkin Donut Holes. These are super easy and super addicting. They should definitely be on everyone’s fall menu.

Overnight French Toast Casserole

French toast is so delightful. But, this easy overnight French toast casserole is even better than the traditional kind! Even better, we used leftover hot dog buns for a great way to use 'em up.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, french toast, french toast casserole

Prep Time: 15

Chilling Time: 12

Total Time: 13

Equipment

Bread/Loaf Pan

Ingredients

French Toast Casserole

butter for greasing pan
4-5 leftover hot dog buns
4 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon Rodelle vanilla extract

Topping

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter (1 stick) cut into pieces

Instructions

Grease your loaf/bread pan with butter. Rip your hot dog buns into big pieces and place in pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk your eggs with the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
Pour the mixture evenly over the hot dog buns. Cover tightly with plastic wrap – not touching the mixture – just over the top of the pan. Place in the fridge and chill overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F then prepare the topping. Add the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a medium sized bowl and whisk together. Add cubed butter and using a pastry cutter (or your fingers) mix together until pebble-like.
Remove the casserole from the fridge, take off the plastic wrap, then spinkle the topping evenly over the bread mixture. Place in oven and bake for at least 45 minutes for a softer casserole and at least an hour for a firmer casserole.
Remove from oven and let cool for a few mintues. Scoop out servings and top with fresh fruit, syrup, powdered sugar, or eat as is! Leftovers should be covered and refrigerated and will stay good for up to 3 days. Just reheat in a microwave safe bowl.

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Notes

Recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman.