Looking for the ultimate make-ahead breakfast for winter break or a crowd-pleasing holiday brunch? Happy Bake Day Show's Overnight Bacon French Toast Casserole brings together crispy, smoky Tender Belly bacon, buttery brioche, and a luscious custard for a dish that practically takes care of itself—giving you more time to enjoy and less time to fuss. Find Tender Belly Bacon & snag our BOGO offer here (limited availability)!
For the casserole: 10 ounces Tender Belly No Sugar Bacon 1 loaf brioche bread, cubed 8 large eggs 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1½ cups whole milk 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup dark brown sugar 1½ Tablespoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt
For the topping: 1¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup dark brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Prep the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 400℉. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Arrange the bacon strips on the rack and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Let cool, then chop into small pieces.
Make the Custard: In a large bowl, combine eggs, heavy cream, milk, cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Blend with an electric mixer on medium-low until smooth (small chunks of cream cheese are fine). Stir in ⅔ of the chopped bacon.
Assemble the Casserole: Cube the brioche into 1-inch pieces and mix into the custard. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour in the mixture, spreading it evenly. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to 12.
Bake the Casserole: Preheat oven to 350℉. Remove casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
Prepare the Topping: In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, salt, and the remaining bacon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
Finish and Bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and slightly puffed. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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