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Baked Cinnamon French Toast

Mandy Applegate
If you love a cozy, sweet start to the day, Baked Cinnamon French Toast might just become your new favorite. It’s warm, comforting, and easy to make ahead which is perfect for slow mornings. Soft brioche soaks up a cinnamon-spiced custard, then bakes into golden, delicious slices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Knife
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the casserole:

  • 1 loaf brioche or challah cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup cream heavy
  • 1/4 cup sugar granulated
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 pecans or walnuts chopped

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9x13-inch dish with butter or spray. Spread the cubed bread evenly in the dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour the custard evenly over the bread cubes. Press the bread down gently so it soaks up the liquid.
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
  • When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the soaked bread. Add chopped nuts on top if you like.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes. The top should be golden and the center set.
  • Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with syrup or fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 12gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1063IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword baked breakfast, cinnamon brunch, French toast casserole, overnight French toast
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