Christmas Morning French Toast Bake

Christmas Morning French Toast Bake

from platedwhisk.com
Brunch
70 min
8 servings
310 kcal / serving

Kick off your holiday celebrations with this enchanting Christmas Morning French Toast Bake. Brimming with rich flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming brunch centerpiece. Perfectly fluffy and golden, it promises to warm your home with delightful aromas and bring loved ones together for a memorable festive feast.

Ingredients

  • 10 cupsbrioche bread, cubed
  • 6 largeeggs
  • 2 cupswhole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 2 tspground cinnamon
  • 2 tsppure vanilla extract
  • 1 cupbrown sugar (light or dark)
  • ½ cupreal maple syrup (for drizzling)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Cut brioche bread into 1-inch cubes.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.

  4. 4

    Gently fold in the cubed brioche until all pieces are coated in the custard mixture.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle optional toppings such as chopped nuts or additional cinnamon.

  6. 6

    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.