Overnight French Toast is the perfect recipe for easy breakfasts! This deliciously sweet peach french toast casserole recipe can be made the night before, so all you have to do is put it in the oven when you wake up! It’s great for holidays, brunch, or any time you have guests.
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Peach French Toast Casserole
Peaches and cream is a classic flavor combination that everyone is sure to love. Mix that in with this super easy overnight french toast recipe, and you’ve got the perfect breakfast!
This simple peach French toast casserole is sure to brighten up anyone’s morning. Combine delicious peaches with a brown sugar and cinnamon topping. Yum!
This baked french toast is a great dish to make ahead of time. Prep it the night before, bake in the morning, and it’s ready to eat!
Why You’ll Love this Overnight French Toast Recipe:
- MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST: Any breakfast I can prepare the night before gets a win in my book. Much better than waking up early to cook!
- EASY: This peach french toast bake is really easy to assemble. Let the oven do all the work!
- GREAT FOR GUESTS: An overnight breakfast casserole is just the thing to serve when you have guests. You can impress everyone with a delicious breakfast to wake up to!
This overnight french toast recipe is topped with peaches and cream for a sweet, summer-inspired flavor that everyone will love!
What is overnight French toast?
Overnight French toast is versatile, easy, and a great way to feed a hot breakfast to a crowd. You can make them savory or sweet, and you can make them the night before and bake them when you are ready in the morning.
The French toast part is made from thick slices of bread soaked in an eggy batter. And the overnight part is the fact that the casserole needs to stand for at least 8 hours before baking. This particular overnight peach French toast casserole is studded with juicy peaches and a sugary cinnamon topping.
Ingredients
- Bread: Use thick slices of French bread for the best texture.
- Egg Whites: Form the base of the custard. You can use a container of egg whites, or separate the whites yourself from 8 large eggs.
- Milk: You can use skim milk or almond milk.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm, vanilla flavor.
- Peaches: I recommend using sliced jarred peaches, with no added sugar. Fresh and frozen peaches won’t work quite as well.
- Dark Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth.
- Heavy Cream: Forms the base of the sauce.
- Whipped Topping: Optional but this is a great way to finish off the peach french toast for serving!
How to Make Overnight French Toast
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Make a flat layer of bread slices in the baking pan.
- Whisk liquid ingredients and pour over the bread.
- Top with peaches and sprinkle on the topping.
- Cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator (at least 8 hours).
- In the morning, set the french toast casserole out on the counter while preheating the oven.
- Bake until cooked through, then serve and enjoy!
Yes! Pan-frying multiple slices for a crowd of people can be really time-consuming. Instead, bake a french toast casserole, and you can feed everyone without the hassle!
This casserole takes about 50 minutes to bake in the oven at 350°F. The main thing you want to check is that it has cooked and warmed all the way through. You don’t want any runny eggs left behind.
We use thick slices of a hearty French bread here for a reason: it does a better job of soaking up the egg mixture than other types of bread. If the bread is too soft or light, it could end up soggy.
Other types of stone fruit (like plums and apricots) could be easily substituted here.
Can I freeze french toast casserole?
Yes! This make-ahead french toast bake is also freezer-friendly. It’s a great dish for holidays and if you are going to be elbow-deep in other tasks, you can make it days in advance.
Prepare the entire casserole as instructed, bake it, and then freeze it. Make sure it’s tightly wrapped in aluminum foil (two layers).
Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and reheat it in the oven just before serving.
Can I use fresh or frozen peaches?
Fresh or frozen peaches aren’t the best choice for overnight french toast. Canned or jarred peaches have already been cooked, so they’re much softer and won’t turn brown when they are chilled overnight. So for this peach french toast recipe, I recommend sticking with the jarred kind.
Tips!
- Be sure to spray the baking dish with nonstick spray before you start.
- When layering in the bread, you want as little space as possible between pieces.
- Cover the dish with a tightly fitting lid, plastic wrap, or aluminum foil before refrigerating it.
- Let the casserole come to room temperature while you preheat the oven. It’s best if it’s not super cold when it goes in.
- Bake french toast uncovered. If it starts to get too brown, you can cover it for the last few minutes.
- You can use peaches in water or syrup. Just make sure they are drained fully. Fresh peaches won’t work in this recipe because they require more time to bake and soften.
- Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, gently warm peach French toast in the oven at 350 degrees F until hot.
This overnight french toast recipe is just so easy and convenient. And topped off with peaches and cream, it’s incredibly delicious!
More Peach Recipes We Love
- Grilled Peaches and Ice Cream
- Salmon with Peach Salsa
- Peach Frose
- Grilled Peach Salad
- Peach Lemonade
- Peach and Strawberry Bruschetta
This peaches and cream overnight French toast casserole is sure to be a hit! The kids will love how sweet and creamy this French toast bake recipe is, and it will wow any guests who might be staying over. Serve it up for a nice Easter brunch, a Christmas breakfast, or just to say hello to the weekend!
More Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes
- Classic Sticky Buns
- Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
- Baked Apple Oatmeal
- Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos
- Eggs Benedict Casserole
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Overnight French Toast (Peaches and Cream)
Ingredients
- 18 ounces French bread 510 grams, thickly sliced (1 loaf)
- 1½ cups egg whites 280 grams, All Whites Brand recommended (or 8 separated large eggs)
- 2 cups skim or almond milk 454 grams
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 38 ounces no sugar added sliced peaches 1,077 grams, drained (2 19-ounce jars)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar 107 grams
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy cream 227 grams
- 1 cup whipped topping 60 grams, thawed, such as Cool Whip
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the bread in a tight, flat layer in the prepared baking pan. The bread should be as close together as possible.18 ounces French bread
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.½ cup dark brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites with milk, sugar, and vanilla until blended; pour over the bread.1½ cups egg whites, 2 cups skim or almond milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Arrange the peaches on top of the bread and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon.38 ounces no sugar added sliced peaches
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Remove baking dish from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pour the cream into a small pan set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 10-12 minutes.1 cup heavy cream
- Drizzle sauce over peaches, place the pan in the oven, and bake, uncovered, until casserole is lightly browned on top and just cooked through, 50-55 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with whipped topping if you're feeling sassy!1 cup whipped topping
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Be sure to spray the baking dish with nonstick spray before you start.
- When layering in the bread, you want as little space as possible between pieces.
- Cover the dish with a tightly fitting lid, plastic wrap, or aluminum foil before refrigerating it.
- Let the casserole come to room temperature while you preheat the oven. It’s best if it’s not super cold when it goes in.
- Bake french toast uncovered. If it starts to get too brown, you can cover it for the last few minutes.
- You can use peaches in water or syrup. Just make sure they are drained fully. Fresh peaches won’t work in this recipe because they require more time to bake and soften.
- You can use homemade or store-bought whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Can whole eggs be used? How many? Whole milk? Why reduce the heavy cream? thanks, Need something different for ladies Christmas brunch. REAL maple syrup? REAL whipped cream?
Hi Jane! This recipe is designed to be a bit lighter in calories than your standard french toast, hence the changes. You can use whole eggs. I would reduce to about 5-6 eggs if using whole. You can also use whole milk!
We reduce the heavy cream so that there isn’t too much liquid, but you still get that delicious flavor! If you don’t reduce it, you may end up with soggy french toast!
I like to use whipped topping because it’s more stable and looks nicer, but you can absolutely use real whipped cream. If you use real whipped cream, just be aware that it will start to melt pretty quickly.
You can always use real maple syrup in my breakfast recipes unless the recipe specifies otherwise. I just know that lots of people don’t have access to the real thing, so you can also use pancake syrup.
Hope this helps!
I didn’t read all of the directions partly because of all of the advertisements. I added the cup of heavy cream to the rest of the liquids. I also didn’t add any sugar, which was intentional because peaches and maple syrup are sweet enough, but I did add a large container of fresh blueberries hoping it makes up for the no sugar. I’m looking forward to finding out if it turns out okay tomorrow morning.
I’m sorry you had trouble reading the recipe, Stephanie! In the top right corner of the web page, there is a button that reads “⬇ Recipe”. If you click on that button, it will take you to the ad-free recipe card!
Can’t wait to try this when 16 friends go away in October for an entire week of crafting!! Thanks!
Let us know how it goes!
Am reading this awesome recipe and will surprise my Grand-daughter for bkfast with this delight. She loves French Toast but am sure she never had them like that. Tks
Let us know how it goes!
yum! Made this for breakfast today was delish
That makes me so happy!!!
I wanted to let you know that I included your recipe in a blog post today. Check it out here: http://sweetsugarblossoms.blogspot.com/2014/11/french-toast-round-up.html
Thanks for sharing! =)
I just made Creme Burlee French Toast and now I am so wishing I would have added peaches – this looks AMAZING!!! and perfect for brunch!
CREME BRULEE TOAST?! wow that sounds delish!
I’m wishing for someone to make me this dish for Mother’s Day!! Beautiful!
This looks so good! I cannot wait to try this! Your dog is also adorable :)
Oooh peaches!! yummm and I love these easy overnight french toast recipes! Thanks!