French Toast Strata Sherry and Jim Rougeux
Delight your breakfast table with the luxurious, crowd-pleasing "French Toast Strata Sherry and Jim Rougeux," a rich and satisfying twist on the classic French toast bake. This make-ahead dish combines layers of buttery cubed brioche or challah bread with a creamy custard mixture infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, fragrant vanilla, and a touch of sweetness. Perfectly golden and crisp on top yet soft and custardy inside, this baked strata is ideal for brunch gatherings or holiday mornings. Topped with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a handful of fresh berries, it’s an irresistible combination of flavor and texture. Prepped in just 20 minutes and made even better with an overnight soak, this recipe is as simple as it is indulgent. Whether you're looking for an impressive centerpiece or a cozy weekend treat, this French toast strata delivers on taste, elegance, and ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups (cubed) Day-old brioche or challah bread
- 8 Large eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (softened) Butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for serving)
- 1 cup Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the softened butter.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
Layer half of the cubed bread in the greased baking dish. Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over the bread.
Add the remaining bread cubes on top and pour the rest of the egg mixture evenly to cover the bread completely.
Gently press down on the bread with the back of a spatula to ensure it soaks up the custard mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes while the oven is preheating.
Bake the strata uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the strata from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Drizzle with warm maple syrup, sift powdered sugar on top, and garnish with fresh berries if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
11535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 455.5 g | 584% | |
| Saturated Fat | 229.9 g | 1150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3036 mg | 1012% | |
| Sodium | 11040 mg | 480% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1572.7 g | 572% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.3 g | 248% | |
| Total Sugars | 605.3 g | ||
| Protein | 302.7 g | 605% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.5 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 2080 mg | 160% | |
| Iron | 80.2 mg | 446% | |
| Potassium | 4048 mg | 86% | |
*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.
