Overnight Baked Banana Toast (Print Version)

Warm baked banana toast with streusel, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

# Ingredients:

→ Casserole

01 - 1 lb sourdough or French bread, cut into chunks
02 - 8 large eggs
03 - 2 cups (480ml) whole or 2% milk
04 - 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
05 - 1/2 cup (104g) granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup (36g) light brown sugar, unpacked
07 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 6–7 medium bananas, chopped

→ Streusel Topping

10 - 3/4 cup (98g) all-purpose flour
11 - 3/4 cup (169g) firmly packed brown sugar
12 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
13 - 1/2 cup (112g) salted butter, cut into pieces

# Instructions:

01 - Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
02 - Add the bread chunks to a large bowl and set aside.
03 - In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
04 - Pour the egg mixture over the bread chunks and add the chopped bananas, then gently stir to combine everything.
05 - Pour the bread mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
06 - When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
07 - Bake the casserole for 35–40 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
08 - While the casserole bakes, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel in a bowl. Add the butter and mash into the mixture until crumbly.
09 - Remove the casserole from the oven when it’s nearly done and sprinkle the streusel over the top.
10 - Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the streusel is melted and golden.
11 - Serve the warm casserole with syrup.