By Becky Hardin
Published May 29, 2022
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.
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 : Homemade 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
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- 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 it?
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
- Strawberries and Cream French Toast Bake
- 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!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 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
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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
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×13 Baking Pan
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 is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Overnight French Toast (Peaches and Cream)
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x13 Baking Pan
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
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13-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
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Notes
- 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
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
