Texas French Toast Bake
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4.6
Texas French Toast Bake
Description
This recipe begins by melting butter and mixing it with packed light brown sugar, which is spread evenly on the bottom of a greased baking dish. Thick slices of Texas Toast (specifically fresh, not frozen) are layered and soaked with an egg-milk-vanilla custard, with layers sprinkled with a cinnamon and brown sugar mix to add sweetness and warmth.
The dish is covered and refrigerated overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard fully, ensuring a tender and moist result after baking. Baking at 350°F for 40-45 minutes yields a golden French toast casserole with a soft interior and a slightly sticky, caramelized bottom layer from the brown sugar butter mixture.
Before serving, a dusting of powdered sugar adds light sweetness and visual appeal. Maple syrup is optional for those who prefer an extra touch of sweetness. This bake suits special breakfasts or holiday brunches where make-ahead preparation is ideal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 bread 1 lb, 12 oz Texas Toast fresh sliced bread (Not frozen. Don’t use other breads, entire loaf
- 4 egg large
- 1 ½ cup milk whole
- 1 TB vanilla extract
- 2 TB light brown sugar mixed with 2 tsp cinnamon
- powdered sugar for sprinkling
- maple syrup if desired, real, for serving
Instructions
- Put butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Add 1 cup brown sugar and stir until well incorporated Pour into bottom of a greased 9×13 pan, spreading mixture evenly.
- Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla until incorporated. Set aside.
- Lay a single layer of Texas Toast in pan, cutting pieces to fit if needed. Spoon 1 cup of egg mixture evenly over bread. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Repeat with second layer, using up the rest of egg mixture over that layer, and ending with a sprinkling of brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Try to get the custard evenly soaked into the bread slices.
- Cover tightly and chill overnight in fridge.
- Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes on lower middle rack — covered for the first 30 minutes, and uncovered after that. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Be sure to scrape up all the bottom sticky goodness. If desired, serve with pure maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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