An easy Overnight French Toast Casserole topped with peach cobbler — the BEST French toast I’ve ever had! So perfect for Spring!
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I’m not sure you can fully understand my love of brunch.
The other day we were having another couple over for dinner and I was trying to decide what to make. I was telling my husband how much I would love to host people for dinner and serve up a huge brunch spread, but I didn’t because I’m not sure if everybody eats breakfast for breakfast, brunch and brinner like I do.
But wouldn’t that be awesome?!?
Since there are just 4 of us, and our 3 year old and 1 year old don’t eat that much, I never have an excuse to whip up a bunch of different brunch dishes for one meal. Normally, we’ll have just French toast. Or just pancakes. Or just bacon and eggs.
And someday I’d really love to have an excuse to have French toast casserole (this Peach Cobbler one or my other favorite — S’mores French Toast Casserole!), maybe this Mini Wonton Quiche, a fruit salad, coffee, tea, juices, and maybe some sweet rolls (White Chocolate Cranberry perhaps?) or muffins (my favorite Double Chocolate Banana Bran!) to round things out. Can’t you just imagine?
That right there is my perfect dinner table. Who’s with me? Tell me I’m not the only one who fantasizes someday hosting an unreal brunch.
I know that some families will celebrate with a big brunch at Easter, Christmas or Thanksgiving, but we tend to usually host our gatherings around the dinner table, which leaves me not a lot of places to recklessly indulge in breakfast foods. Some day, though. Some day I will host a Brunch Dinner Party Extraordinaire!
Overnight Peach Cobbler French Toast Casserole
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
French Toast
- 10 slices bread I used a thin Rye bread*, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups sliced peaches fresh or canned
Cobbler topping
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
Instructions
- Spray an 8×8″ pan with non stick spray. Place bread cubes in the pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and sugar and pour over bread cubes. Top with an even row of sliced peaches.
- Cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
- For the cobbler topping, combine melted butter, sugar and flour with a spoon until crumbly. This can be made ahead of time and stored in an air tight container or made just before baking.
- To bake: uncover and sprinkle with cobbler topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until completely set and cobbler is light golden brown.
- Serve warm with syrup if desired.
Notes
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Heather Harris says
This was such a good recipe! I made some substitutions to lower the fat and carb content, since I count macros but still wanted to enjoy this breakfast. In place of thick rye bread, I used Sara Lee 45 calorie bread, replaced the eggs with egg whites and with the exception of the cobbler topping, used sugar free maple syrup in place of the granulated sugar. I did not skimp on the cobbler topping. It was a delightful treat while still being able to work with my dietary needs. I dusted my portion with powdered stevia, and my kids had theirs with whipped cream and syrup. We will be making this again!
Joan says
What has become of our society? Am I the only one who thought to put whipped cream on top for serving? Yummmm. This is delicious and a wonderful way to eat dessert for breakfast or lunch or dinner. As a child and by choice, the only breakfast I would eat was french toast with jelly on it. My mom never made it this way, however. This recipe is a dream come true for me! When we have the brunch themed dinner, I’ll bring the whipped cream!!!!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Joan! I’m glad you liked it!
Mel says
THis look looks amazing!! Question … when you say “canned” could you use the canned peaches from the store in light syrup? Is that what you’re talking about?
Ashley Fehr says
Yes that’s what I use!
Yvonnie says
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Enjoy innovative Recipes. Easy is best and I try to use whatever is in season and on hand. Enjoy reading
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Yvonnie!
Shelley says
Made this for Christmas breakfast. Delicious! I should have let this come to room temp before baking. Adjusted the temp to 400 for an extra 15 minutes. The family is already asking for more.
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so happy to hear that!
Elaine Arisman says
I made this for a Christmas brunch today and it was a big hit. I used a loaf of Hawaiian bread and 2 slices out of a second loaf, doubled everything else and used a 9×13 pan. I had exactly 2 cups of leftover heavy cream and used that instead of the milk. I also added chopped nuts on top of one end of the casserole because I like nuts. After putting the topping on, I sprinkled a cinnamon and sugar mixture on top. Delicious!!!
Ashley Fehr says
Oh that sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Yum! I think a brunch dinner party is a wonderful idea!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
You kind of made all my breakfast dreams come true with this recipe!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I would love to come over for a brunch themed dinner, especially if this french toast casserole was being served! Love the peach cobbler flavor!
Ashley Fehr says
We are going to have to make that happen! A great big blogger brunch potluck! lol
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Peach cobbler AND french toast all hanging out in one pan?? I’m pretty sure you can expect me for brunch at your house this weekend! LOL. Can’t even stop drooling over how good this looks, Ashley!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
Peach cobbler is one of my favorite things ever. Taking the flavors into a french toast casserol? Gimme gimme!
Medha says
This cobbler is stunning! I love that summery peach flavor 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
THanks Medha!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Peach cobbler french toast casserole?! I drooled a little more at each word in this title – it sounds AMAZING and would make brunch 100x better. Swooning!
Ashley Fehr says
It is kind of the most amazing thing I’ve ever had the excuse to eat for breakfast! Lol. Thanks Rachel!
Julie Evink says
I adore BRINNER! Have me over 🙂 I’d eat this up in a heartbeat!
Ashley Fehr says
Um, I will cook you brinner anytime you want girl!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! We love peach cobbler and putting it on top of rye sounds delicious! I have home canned peaches in the basement and I just bought a loaf of really good rye bread for Reuben sandwiches… 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
That would be an awesome combination! I might just have to can some fresh peaches this summer so I can enjoy them in this casserole all winter long!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Giiiirl, my love for brunch runs DEEP, so I feel you!! I think having a Brunch themed dinner party is AMAZING! You should totally do that and invite me… mmmkay? 😉 LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE this french toast casserole! I mean peach cobbler meets french toast?! Heck yes!! This is beyond fabulous! I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND dessert! Just pass me a shovel! Pinned! Cheers!
Ashley Fehr says
Um, yes. We need to do that! A great big blogger brunch! I am TOTALLY in!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
You can have me over any time for brunch! 🙂 I absolutely love breakfast for dinner, so this casserole would probably be devoured for every meal. Peaches are my favorite fruit for desserts too, so I’m loving this french toast! Sounds SO good!
Ashley Fehr says
I will do that, anytime you want to travel allllll the way out here! 🙂 Thanks Gayle!