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Savory French Toast Bake

No need to stand at the stove to flip and babysit your French toast with this easy BAKED version!! Plenty of bacon and melted cheddar for the perfect savory, comfort-food French toast that's great for breakfast, brunch, or brinner!! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 353 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 slices day-old or semi-stale white bread
  • ½ cup softened cream cheese divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups milk*
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked smoked bacon cubed or sliced in small pieces (or your favorite bacon)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar cheese blend
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely minced optional (fresh thyme may be substituted)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F and spray an 8x11-inch or similar-sized casserole or baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Spread each of the 12 slices of bread evenly with cream cheese on one side of the bread. I used an averagely thick amount of cream cheese, but you can go thin or thick, depending on your preference. I find it easiest to do this on a clean countertop and just keep the bread on the counter.
  3. To a large bowl, add the egg, milk, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine.
  4. Briefly dunk each slice of bread in the milk mixture. You don't want it soaking wet or it will disintegrate. After dunking, I put each slice immediately in the prepared baking dish, with each successive sliced stacked next to it.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the bacon over the bread, gently nudging some bacon down in between the bread slices.
  6. Evenly sprinkle with the cheese, and again, gently nudge a bit of the cheese in between each slice of bread so it's not just all mounded up on top.
  7. Optionally, evenly sprinkle with the rosemary and bake for about 30 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is nicely golden browned in color or to your liking, and the bacon is cooked through.
  8. Optionally, for a sweet-and-savory flavor, evenly drizzle with honey. If you're not into sweet-and-savory flavor combos, definitely omit the honey.
  9. Serve immediately. French toast is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be gently reheated.

Notes

  • *I used whole cow's milk. 2% cow's milk or another non-dairy milk such as almond or soy are fine to use.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 923mg (38%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353

% Daily Value*

Serving 2
Calories 353kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 923mg 38%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.