Baked French Toast
Transform your breakfast routine with this irresistibly indulgent Baked French Toast, a comforting take on the classic brunch favorite! Made with rich slices of day-old bread like challah or brioche, this dish absorbs a luscious custard of eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and warming vanilla and cinnamon. Prepped in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, it’s ideal for weekend mornings or special occasions. The make-ahead option allows the flavors to deepen overnight, making it a no-fuss centerpiece for gatherings. Top it off with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet finish. Perfect for families and guests alike, this baked French toast recipe is a crowd-pleasing balance of simplicity and decadence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf day-old bread (such as challah or brioche)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 as desired optional toppings (such as maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Cut the loaf of day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and evenly distribute them in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure the bread absorbs the mixture.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or optionally refrigerate overnight for a more pronounced flavor.
Before baking, sprinkle small dollops of butter evenly over the top of the soaked bread.
Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the baked French toast cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your choice of optional toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.0 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.2 g | 361% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1496 mg | 499% | |
| Sodium | 4486 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.3 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 218.3 g | ||
| Protein | 99.3 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.6 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 1074 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1753 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
