French Toast Bake Casserole
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French Toast Bake Casserole
Description
This French Toast Bake begins by cubing a loaf of sourdough bread or French baguette and arranging it in a greased pan. A custard mixture of eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated and brown sugars, vanilla extract, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg is poured evenly over the bread. The pan is covered and refrigerated overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard fully.
Separately, a crumbly topping combining all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cold butter is prepared by cutting the butter into the dry ingredients. This topping is chilled overnight as well.
When baking, the crumb topping is sprinkled evenly over the soaked bread before the casserole is baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on desired softness. The result is a baked pudding with a custardy texture beneath a crisp, sweet topping.
The casserole is finished with a glaze made by mixing powdered sugar and a small amount of milk, drizzled over the warm dish, then garnished with fresh strawberries. This preparation is suitable for a rich breakfast or brunch and can be made ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sourdough bread or French Baguette
Mixture:
- 8 egg
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter cold and cut into small pieces
Garnish:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or more
- 1 cup strawberries
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 inch pan and set aside.
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange them on the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a bowl, mix together all the MIXTURE ingredients. Pour mixture evenly over bread.
- Cover the pan with Plastic Wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the butter pieces and using a fork combine until the mixture is crumbly. Place it in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate overnight as well.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping on top of the bread.
- Bake for 45 minutes or 1 hour depending on how soft you prefer the pudding.
- Remove from the oven.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle the glaze over the bread, garnish with berries and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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