Oven French Toast
Elevate your breakfast game with this decadent Oven French Toast recipe, a hassle-free twist on the classic morning favorite. Featuring thick-sliced brioche or challah soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, heavy cream, and warm cinnamon, this dish bakes to golden perfection in just 45 minutes. Prepare it the night before for an effortless make-ahead breakfast, perfect for holidays or weekend brunches. The buttery, caramelized edges and custard-soft center pair beautifully with optional toppings like maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries. With simple prep and indulgent flavors, this baked French toast is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-sliced bread (e.g., brioche or challah)
- 6 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- Optional: Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Arrange the bread slices in the prepared baking dish in an overlapping shingle pattern, or lay them flat in a single layer if preferred.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring every piece is well-soaked. Gently press the bread down with a spatula to help it absorb more of the custard mixture.
Let the dish sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes or refrigerate overnight if making in advance.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the bread slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. Check occasionally to avoid overbaking.
Remove from the oven and allow the French toast to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with optional toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.2 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1462 mg | 487% | |
| Sodium | 3294 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.4 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.2 g | ||
| Protein | 86.8 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.5 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 1021 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1629 mg | 35% | |
*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.
