Description
This easy French toast bake is quick simple and the best way to enjoy a cozy breakfast! Perfect for holidays brunch or meal prep. Sweet fluffy and totally beginner-friendly this healthy twist on classic French toast is a must-try for your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf thick-cut bread (day-old preferred)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter (for topping)
- Powdered sugar and berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish and layer cubed or sliced bread evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Pour custard over bread and press gently to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and dot top with butter pieces.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar and add berries if desired.
Notes
- Use stale bread for best texture.
- Customize with add-ins like cream cheese or nuts.
- Refrigerates and reheats well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg