Simple French Toast Bake
Transform your breakfast routine with this Simple French Toast Bake—a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy mornings or special gatherings. Made with tender cubes of French or brioche bread soaked overnight in a rich custard of eggs, milk, cream, and warm spices, this recipe takes the classic French toast to a whole new level of convenience and flavor. The buttery golden crust and soft, cinnamon-infused interior make every bite irresistible. With minimal prep and just 45 minutes of bake time, this make-ahead breakfast is stress-free and guaranteed to impress. Top with powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, and enjoy the ultimate easy-to-make breakfast casserole!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 8 cups cubed) French or brioche bread
- 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
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cut the loaf of French or brioche bread into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch in size. Place the bread cubes into the prepared baking dish, arranging them in an even layer.
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 cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Lightly press down on the bread with a spatula to help absorb the liquid.
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to soak in the custard mixture.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the French toast bake from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap or foil.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread mixture to create a golden, crispy crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let the French toast bake cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy your Simple French Toast Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.4 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.1 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1404 mg | 468% | |
| Sodium | 11164 mg | 485% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1117.0 g | 406% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.6 g | 188% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.8 g | ||
| Protein | 225.2 g | 450% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.5 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 1278 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 57.2 mg | 318% | |
| Potassium | 3487 mg | 74% | |
*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.
