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4.6 from 39 votes

Cinnamon Baked French Toast

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Canadian , Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the French Toast:
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk we used skim, but Ree uses whole
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Streusel Topping:
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cut into pieces
  • Maple syrup-for serving

Instructions

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  1. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Tear French bread into chunks, or cut into cubes,  and evenly place in the pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour evenly over bread. Cover pan with saran wrap and store in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter pieces and cut into the dry mixture using a fork or your hands. Combine until the mixture resembles sand with a few pea sized chunks. Cover and store mixture in the refrigerator.
  4. When you’re ready to bake the French toast, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove casserole from refrigerator  and sprinkle crumb mixture over the top.  Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the French toast is set and golden brown.
  5. Serve warm with maple syrup.