Creamy Maple Breakfast Bake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of a Creamy Maple Breakfast Bake, the ultimate make-ahead comfort dish that transforms simple ingredients into a decadent morning treat. This easy recipe combines cubes of soft brioche or challah bread with a rich custard of eggs, milk, heavy cream, and a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup. Infused with warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla, every bite delivers a luscious blend of sweetness and spice. Baked to golden perfection, it features a crisp, caramelized top and a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this breakfast casserole is ideal for holiday mornings, brunch gatherings, or any day that calls for an extra touch of indulgence. Serve it with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a handful of fresh fruit for a show-stopping meal that’s equal parts comforting and elegant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups (cubed) bread (e.g. brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for greasing the pan)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter or non-stick spray.
Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes (if not pre-cubed) and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until fully beaten.
Add the milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Place the bread cubes into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all the bread is fully soaked. Gently press down on the bread with a spatula to help it absorb the mixture.
Let the dish sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to fully soak in the custard.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set (it should no longer jiggle when gently shaken).
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Drizzle additional maple syrup over each serving or top with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.0 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.6 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1059 mg | 353% | |
| Sodium | 1169 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.7 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1121 mg | 24% | |
*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.
