Simple Baked French Toast
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of Simple Baked French Toast—a comforting, easy-to-make breakfast perfect for lazy mornings or a crowd-pleasing brunch. Made with thick slices of French bread or brioche, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients like eggs, milk, and spices into a rich, custardy delight. The dish is baked to golden perfection with a buttery topping, eliminating the need for flipping on the stovetop. Ready in under an hour, it's a stress-free option that feels indulgent yet effortless. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for the ultimate sweet and satisfying start to your day. Ideal keywords for this recipe include baked French toast, easy breakfast ideas, and brunch recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche
- 6 large Eggs
- 2 cups 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
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- as desired Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Slice the French bread or brioche into 1-inch thick slices and arrange them in the baking dish, slightly overlapping.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all the bread is fully coated. If needed, gently press the bread down to soak up the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb some of the custard.
Dot the surface of the bread with small pieces of butter for added richness.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove the baked French toast from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 524 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 6% | |
*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.
