Better Baked French Toast
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible Better Baked French Toast recipe, a comforting dish that's perfect for weekend brunches or holiday mornings. Crafted with thick slices of French bread or challah, this baked delight combines a rich, custardy base of eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream, sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, and fragrant with vanilla and cinnamon. Prep ahead by letting the bread soak in the luscious custard overnight for ultimate convenience and flavor. Baked until golden and slightly crisp on the outside, this dish is finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of warm maple syrup, and optional fresh berries for a touch of brightness. Easy to make, beautifully presented, and loaded with indulgent flavors, this baked French toast is guaranteed to impress and satisfy any crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or challah
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Cut the French bread or challah into 1-inch-thick slices and arrange the pieces in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Overlap slightly if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard. For best results, refrigerate overnight.
Before baking, dot the surface of the bread with small pieces of unsalted butter. Sprinkle extra cinnamon and sugar on top for added crunch and flavor, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed, golden brown, and set in the center. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Remove the baked French toast from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup. Top with fresh berries, if using. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1609 mg | 536% | |
| Sodium | 3139 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 413.3 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.5 g | ||
| Protein | 107.3 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.6 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 1022 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2009 mg | 43% | |
*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.
