Easy French Toast Bake
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4.9
Easy French Toast Bake
Description
Easy French Toast Bake uses French bread cubes fully soaked in a spiced custard of eggs, milk, and cream, sweetened with both white and brown sugars, and enhanced with vanilla and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. After soaking, the mixture is spread in a baking dish and topped with a buttery crumble of flour and brown sugar, which crisps up during baking. This process creates a contrast between a soft, eggy interior and a golden, sweet crust. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45-50 minutes ensures the center is set but still tender.
The recipe is suitable for serving a group during breakfast or brunch, pairing nicely with fresh fruit or syrup. Its assembled format allows for convenient preparation in advance. The topping adds texture and extra sweetness rather than simple sogginess, giving a more complex mouthfeel than plain French toast slices.
Ingredients
- 1 French bread I also routinely use a loaf of Texas Toast, loaf
- 8 egg
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream , half and half would work too
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter cold and cut into small squares, unsalted
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Chop the bread into 3/4 - 1 inch cubes and put it in the bowl with the egg mixture and toss well until all the liquid is absorbed.
- In a small bowl or a food processor add the flour, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and mix.
- Cut in the butter with a fork or pulse in the food processor for 5-10 seconds or until the butter and brown sugar mixture is crumbly.
- Pour the bread and egg mixture into the pan, cover evenly with the brown sugar-butter topping and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is crispy and the center is no longer wet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 619IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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