French Toast Bake
A comforting and indulgent French Toast Bake that is easy to prepare and perfect for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (cubed)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter (for greasing)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish with butter.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine the cubed bread with the egg mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden on top and the custard is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving, then drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
Using day-old bread enhances the texture, and you can prepare the mixture ahead of time for richer flavors. Optional add-ins include fruits or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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