Overnight Peach-Pecan French Toast Bake
This Overnight Peach-Pecan French Toast Bake is SO EASY! Juicy peaches, crunchy pecans, and whole grain bread soak overnight for a cozy breakfast perfection.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed whole grain bread
- 2 ripe peaches diced
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk any preferred variety like whole, almond, or oat milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the tablespoon of butter to prevent sticking and add richness.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed whole grain bread, diced peaches, and chopped pecans. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread, peaches, and pecans. Gently press the bread cubes down to absorb the liquid evenly. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the cover and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and custard is set.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with extra maple syrup or add yogurt or whipped cream if desired.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for better custard absorption without mushiness.
- Sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top before baking for added crunch.
- Frozen diced peaches can be used if fresh aren’t available; thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Maple syrup can be swapped with honey or agave nectar for different sweetness.
- Cover the dish well when refrigerating overnight to keep bread from drying out.