This Overnight Peanut Butter French Toast Casserole is an easy, make-ahead breakfast that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch! It’s a new twist on a favorite that everyone will love!
There is just nothing better than a make-ahead breakfast. Ever. Any day of the week.
But, they are even more awesome around the holidays — right?! You’ve got guests staying over, or a holiday brunch party, and who wants to get up early and slave over 10 different skillets, griddles and casserole dishes?? Not I.
I actually don’t really ever want to get up early and slave over breakfast, which is why we often do breakfast for lunch or dinner when we want something a little more special.
I’m partnering with the Peanut Bureau of Canada (again! Did you see my Healthier No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies or my Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Candies?? <— those need to go on your holiday gift giving list!) to bring you this fabulous holiday brunch recipe!
This Peanut Butter French Toast Casserole was a natural progression from this Peach Cobbler French Toast Casserole and this S’mores French Toast Casserole — and one you absolutely need to add to your repertoire! If I’m being totally honest, I think it’s my favorite French toast casserole on the blog to date.
Between the eggs, milk and the peanut butter, there’s enough protein in this breakfast to keep you going through all the festivities. I like to use a whole grain bread for fiber, and add just enough maple syrup so that you can still call it breakfast. If you want to healthify things even more, feel free to top with vanilla Greek yogurt and fresh berries for a PB&J style breakfast.
If you want to go totally decadent? Try a dollop of whipped cream, berries and a drizzle of chocolate or maple syrup! Or my favorite? A sliced banana and extra maple syrup. <— seriously SO amazingly delicious.
I would love to hear what your favorite peanut buttery breakfast ideas are! PB and toast? In oatmeal? Pancakes? Tell me your favorite recipes and holiday brunch tips!
*This post is sponsored by the Peanut Bureau of Canada. I’m beyond excited to team up with them again to bring you all kinds of holiday deliciousness!
Overnight Peanut Butter French Toast Casserole
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole wheat bread day old if available
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Slice bread into ½-1″ cubes and place in a lightly greased 8×8″ baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla until as smooth as possible (if there are a few peanut butter lumps left, that’s okay! You will just have little pockets of peanut butter in your casserole). Pour over bread cubes in dish.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown on top and completely set.
- Serve with fresh fruit (banana are my favorite!), and extra syrup, or as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Sara says
Could you use a different type of bread?
The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Sara! Yes you could.
Louie says
I love peanut butter and I love French toast! Perfect combination 😀. Question – would using natural peanut butter do anything to the consistency?
Ashley Fehr says
Sorry, I haven’t tried with natural peanut butter but I think it would work fine!
Chris s. says
Your site has quickly gone to my first stop for new ideas to try. This was incredible once I cut up a banana as suggested to serve over the top. Lately I have been taking ideas and trying to make it a little lighter, I used egg beaters, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and PB2 fit powdered peanut butter. Using the same sizes you recommended, came out fantastic!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Chris! I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying the recipes!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
Light breakfast recipes are the best! Thank you for sharing!
Sandy Purcell says
I’m trying boysenberry syrup
Ashley Fehr says
Oh that would be awesome!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Oh I know I don’t need to tell you how much I ADORE this!!! Peanut butter-obsessed person over here, and this is maybe the best breakfast I’ve ever seen in my life!! Love this, Ashley. Love a good breakfast casserole anyway, but the PB?? Gah!
Ashley Fehr says
Right?!? I will admit, I was blown away by how good it is! A little decadent but totally worth it 🙂
Malinda @Countryside Cravings says
I am a big time breakfast person and could eat it any time of the day!! This sounds incredible and I know we would devour this instantly especially with any of your suggested toppings (so hard to choose)!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Malinda! It’s hard to go wrong when peanut butter is involved 🙂
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I LOVE overnight french toast casseroles! It’s seriously the best way to start a weekend morning. I have a feeling my peanut butter-nuts family would go CRAZY for this one!
Ashley Fehr says
My peanut butter-nuts family definitely went crazy for this one! Thanks Sarah 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Make-ahead breakfasts are the best! Especially when it involves peanut butter and french toast. I can never get enough of french toast bakes because of how easy (and delicious) they are to prepare. What a great idea for house guests!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, me too! They are so simple and just SO good! Thanks Gayle!