French Toast Bake
A delightful and easy-to-make French Toast Bake perfect for brunch or special occasions using day-old bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of day-old bread (like brioche or challah)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- ½ cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl until well blended.
- Tear the day-old bread into bite-sized pieces and gently toss them into the egg mixture, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading the bread evenly across the bottom.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, though overnight is ideal for extra flavor.
- Let the dish sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard has set.
- Serve warm with your choice of fresh berries, maple syrup, or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Use stale, day-old bread for best texture. Consider adding a splash of cream for richer flavor.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/french-toast-bake/