Overnight French Toast Bake
A comforting and custardy baked French toast that can be prepared the night before, making breakfast a breeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1440 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place them in a greased baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring that all pieces are thoroughly soaked. Give it a gentle stir if necessary.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best results. Feel free to mix in your favorite toppings before soaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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