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french toast bake with a serving dished onto a plate with powdered sugar berries and syrup
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French Toast Bake

French Toast Bake is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite that will have you jumping out of bed with anticipation.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 9 slices bread, cubed about 1 inch each, about a pound of bread
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 8 eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  • Butter a 9 x 13 bake dish. (I like to butter the dish as it adds another layer of flavor to the crust that is nice and golden. You can oil instead if you prefer.) Set aside
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
  • Add the cubed bread into the bowl, gently pressing each piece down so they are all soaking in the egg mixture.
  • Pour the bread/egg mixture into the prepared 9 x 13. Spread evenly. Yes, you will have extra liquid, and make sure to pour it all into the prepared dish as well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes or overnight.
  • If you refrigerate the casserole for 30 minutes, preheat the oven during this time. If you refrigerate the casserole overnight make sure to take the casserole out of the fridge in the morning while you preheat the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake for 45 to 48 minutes or until the French Toast is nice and golden on top.
  • Allow to cool off for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey
  • The best bread to use for a French Toast bake: sourdough, brioche, challah, or even baguette. I would stay away from fresh bread and prioritize day-old bread.
  • I like using sourdough or a medium size baguette. I have noticed the more core strength the bread has the better the French Toast bake is.
  • Serve this French Toast Bake with fresh fruits, maple syrup drizzle, hot fudge or caramel, and/ or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
  • Storage: If any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I haven’t tested
  • Re-warm: I love rewarming my portion in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 8 servings | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 2mg

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