Baked French Toast

Baked French Toast

Ingredients

  • Butter

    for greasing and serving

  • 1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 c. whole milk
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • Warm syrup

    for serving

  • 1 c. fresh blueberries

    for serving

  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Freshly grated nutmeg

    optional

  • 1/2 c. cold butter

    cut into pieces

Directions

  1. 1

    For the French toast: Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with butter. Tear the bread into chunks, or cut it into cubes, and evenly distribute it in the pan. Crack the eggs in a big bowl. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover the pan tightly and store in the fridge until needed (overnight preferably). Or you can make it and bake it right away—it's delicious no matter what!

  2. 2

    For the topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and some nutmeg in a separate bowl. Stir together using a fork. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter to mix it all together until the mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.

  3. 3

    When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the topping over the top. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, bread pudding-like texture or for 1 hour or more for a firmer, crisper texture.

  4. 4

    Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter, drizzle with warm syrup, and sprinkle with blueberries.

Baked French Toast

Baked French Toast

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About this Recipe

Waking up to the enticing aroma of a warm, custardy breakfast is a luxury usually reserved for special occasions. This Baked French Toast recipe brings that indulgence right to your kitchen, offering a simple yet elegant way to start any day.

What sets this recipe apart is its ingenious design, transforming classic French toast into a hands-off, oven-baked delight. By combining a rich custard base made with eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream, with hearty crusty sourdough or French bread, you achieve a beautiful balance of textures. The addition of a sweet, buttery brown sugar and cinnamon topping creates an irresistible crunch that truly elevates each bite.

Prepare yourself for a breakfast experience that's both comforting and sophisticated. Each piece of Baked French Toast promises a wonderfully soft, custardy interior soaked in a sweet, vanilla-scented liquid. The exterior boasts a delightful texture, thanks to the sturdy bread and the crisp, streusel-like topping that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. The richness of the custard is perfectly complemented by the warmth of cinnamon and brown sugar, making every forkful a joy.

You have a choice between using a crusty sourdough or French bread for the base, each offering a slightly different flavor profile and texture absorption. For an extra layer of warmth and spice in the topping, consider adding a touch of freshly grated nutmeg.

This Baked French Toast is a showstopper, perfect for leisurely weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or simply when you want to make breakfast feel extra special. Serve it warm, generously drizzled with syrup and adorned with a scattering of vibrant fresh blueberries.

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