Overnight Gingerbread Chocolate Chip French Toast Casserole

flat lay of gingerbread french toast casserole on white napkin with gingerbread cookies

Overnight Gingerbread Chocolate Chip French Toast Casserole

The simple Christmas breakfast of your dreams! This Overnight Gingerbread Chocolate Chip French Toast Casserole is not only delicious, but easy to make, soft, fluffy, and tastes JUST LIKE a gingerbread cookie. SO. GOOD.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 373kcal

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons gingerbread spice
½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons molasses
⅛ cup mini chocolate chips
6 slices brioche

Instructions

Spray an 8"x11" casserole with cooking spray.
Toast bread until golden brown on both sides.
Arrange brioche in casserole. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, vanilla, brown sugar, gingerbread spice, salt, and molasses.
Pour over brioche.
Press bread down to ensure even coating.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Cover casserole with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate overnight.
Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove plastic wrap.
Bake casserole until puffy and set, about 25-30 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Notes

When making the custard, make sure it's thoroughly mixed before pouring over the bread. The molasses and gingerbread spice can be a bit difficult to get fully incorporated.
This casserole can be made same day or a day in advance.
Don't skip toasting the bread! it really helps the bread absorb the custard.
Do not over bake or under bake this casserole! Follow the baking times below listed below.
Toppings aren’t necessary, but highly recommend!

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