“5 Star French Toast Bake Recipe for Lazy Mornings”
A delicious and easy French toast bake perfect for weekend brunch or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus chill time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or French bread, cut into cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Powdered sugar (optional topping)
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the cubed brioche evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard evenly over the bread cubes, pressing gently so every piece absorbs the mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Drizzle melted butter on top and bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and drizzle generously with maple syrup. Serve warm.
Notes
- Slightly stale bread works best for texture.
- Refrigerating overnight enhances flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg