Description
Indulge in a delightful French Toast Bake, a delicious make-ahead breakfast casserole perfect for leisurely mornings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread (about 14 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the cubed bread evenly in the dish.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt until well combined.
- Soak Bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, pressing gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drizzle melted butter over the casserole. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 20-25 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- For added texture, top with pecans or fresh berries before baking.
- Try brioche or challah bread for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
