Easy Overnight French Toast

Step 1

Slice bread into 1" thick slices and let dry on the counter for a couple of hours (or place in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes using caution not to brown the bread)

Step 2

Place melted butter and brown sugar on a large rimmed baking sheet (mine was 17.5" x 12.5"). Mix well and spread on the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Arrange bread in the pan over the brown sugar.

Step 4

Combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon

Step 5

Gently pour the half of the egg mixture over the bread ensuring all of the bread is soaked. Flip the bread and pour the remaining egg mixture over top.

Step 6

Sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight

Step 7

Remove the pan from the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes ensuring that the french toast doesn't brown

Step 10

Serve with maple syrup and whipped cream