French Toast Bake Recipe
French Toast Bake is the ultimate fuss-free breakfast, combining the cozy flavors of classic French toast with the ease of a casserole. Prep it the night before, let the bread soak in a rich, spiced custard, and wake up to a golden, buttery dish perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Calories: 564kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Medium Mixing Bowls
- Plastic Wrap
- Resealable Plastic Bag
- Pastry cutter
- Oven
Ingredients
- French Toast
- 1 loaf sourdough bread or brioche, challah or French bread
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sugar
- Topping
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into pieces
Instructions
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl, then pour over the bread.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly.
- Place the topping in a resealable bag and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F when ready to bake.
- Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the bread.
- Bake, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes, adjusting for your desired texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg