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Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast
5 from 26 votes

Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast

Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast is a custardy breakfast bake featuring bread triangles soaked overnight in a mixture of eggs, half and half, pure maple syrup, and vanilla. A spiced topping of brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and salt adds a sweet, crunchy contrast after baking until golden. The gentle bake yields soft, flavorful slices that hold their shape well for serving. The preparation allows flexibility with bread choice and topping nuts.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 467 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 lices bread cut into triangles
  • 4 egg large
  • 2 ½ cups half and half
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if you can find vanilla-infused maple syrup, skip the vanilla)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons pecans chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Grease an 8x8 baking pan with butter or baking spray.
  2. Cut the bread into triangles, and arrange in the baking pan.
  3. In a measuring jug, whisk together the eggs, half and half, maple syrup vanilla and salt.
  4. Pour the mixture over the bread.
  5. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  6. Heat the oven to 350F.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
  8. Sprinkle topping over the bread.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on the top and set.
  10. Allow to cool slightly.
  11. Cut into slices, and serve.
  12. Devour.

Notes

  • If you can find vanilla-infused maple syrup, omit the vanilla extract for a deeper flavor.
  • Use cinnamon-infused maple syrup to enhance the spiced flavor profile if desired.
  • Whole wheat bread can be substituted for white bread for a heartier texture.
  • Walnuts may replace pecans in the topping depending on availability or preference.
  • Making a double batch saves time when serving larger groups or for leftovers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 146mg (49%) Sodium 668mg (28%) Potassium 367mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 246mg (25%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Potassium 367mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 246mg 25%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

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