Cinnamon French Toast Bake
Transform your breakfast routine with this indulgent Cinnamon French Toast Bake, a must-try for any brunch lover! Made with rich and fluffy brioche or challah bread, this baked dish combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and a luscious custard made from eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream. Each bite is perfectly soft on the inside and golden crisp on top, thanks to a drizzle of melted butter. The recipe is easy to assemble and can even be prepared the night before for a stress-free morning. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of warm maple syrup to elevate this crowd-pleasing favorite to a true masterpiece. Ready in under an hour, this French toast casserole is perfect for holidays, weekend brunches, or any time you crave a sweet start to the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups (cubed) Brioche or challah bread
- 6 pieces Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups (melted) Butter
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups (optional, for serving) Maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Cut the brioche or challah bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated. Gently press down on the bread with a spatula to help it soak up the liquid.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread mixture.
Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard mixture, or refrigerate overnight if preparing in advance.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the French toast bake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 376.2 g | 482% | |
| Saturated Fat | 193.5 g | 968% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2558 mg | 853% | |
| Sodium | 9342 mg | 406% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 955.0 g | 347% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.4 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 352.7 g | ||
| Protein | 204.7 g | 409% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 1849 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 45.8 mg | 254% | |
| Potassium | 3250 mg | 69% | |
*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.
