French Toast Bake
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4.7
French Toast Bake
Description
The French Toast Bake starts by whisking eggs with almond milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to make a flavorful custard. Thick slices of challah bread are dipped in this mixture and arranged in a baking dish in an overlapping, slightly tilted manner to ensure even cooking and browning.
A topping of brown sugar and cinnamon is sprinkled over before baking at 350°F until the custard is set, and the surface is golden and crisp. The result is a balance of soft, custardy interior and a caramelized crust. Toasted sliced almonds and pomegranate arils are added before serving, providing contrasting textures and a touch of tartness.
This bake can be served warm with maple syrup for added sweetness, making it a comforting option for weekend breakfasts or feeding a group. The recipe recommends arranging bread slices carefully to ensure even cooking and aesthetic presentation.
Ingredients
- 3 egg
- ¾ cup almond milk or any milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon heaping teaspoon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 10 to 12 challah bread 1-inch slices, about 1 loaf, cut on slight diagonal
- non-stick spray or olive oil
For the topping:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cinnamon heaping teaspoon
For serving:
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, sliced
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils or desired fruit
- maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and sea salt.
- In a small bowl, stir together the 3 tablespoons of brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture and overlap them, slightly tilted, in the baking dish. If one side of your loaf is higher than the other, alternate the slices as you place them in the dish so the tops are vertically equal. This will help them bake and brown more evenly. Sprinkle with the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture and bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown and crisp.
- Top with the toasted almonds and fruit and serve with maple syrup, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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