Best Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative with a lower glycemic index.

fresh berries

🥗Healthier: frozen berries

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Frozen berries are often more affordable and retain nutritional value.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener and often cheaper than pure maple syrup.

Line the casserole dish with thick bread (Texas toast).

Break open 8 eggs and add them to a mixing bowl.

Pour in 2 cups of half and half and 1/2 cup of milk.

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.

Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined to create the custard.

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the lined bread in the casserole dish.

Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours (overnight is preferred).

After refrigeration, remove the casserole from the fridge and bake it in the oven until done.

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