Overnight French Toast Bake

105 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove all the crust from the loaf of bread and set it aside for later.
  2. 2Add six eggs, one cup of milk, one-half cup of heavy whipping cream, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract to a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined.
  4. 4Melt one stick of butter.
  5. 5Add one cup of brown sugar to the melted butter.
  6. 6Stir the brown sugar and butter mixture very well.
  7. 7Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture into an 11x13 baking dish and spread it all around with a fork.
  8. 8Place a layer of the crustless bread on top of the brown sugar mixture, cutting small pieces to fill the gaps if desired.
  9. 9Spoon half of the egg batter mixture on top of the bread layer.
  10. 10Sprinkle a layer of cinnamon on top of the batter.
  11. 11Place the rest of the bread in another layer on top of the cinnamon, making sure to perfectly fill all the spaces.
  12. 12Spoon the remaining egg batter mixture over the bread, ensuring everything is completely coated by pushing down with the spoon on any dry spots.
  13. 13Slap another layer of cinnamon on top of the batter.
  14. 14Cover the baking dish with saran wrap and place it in the fridge overnight.
  15. 15In the morning, remove the saran wrap from the baking dish.
  16. 16Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  17. 17Throw it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, removing the foil for the last 15 minutes.
  18. 18Remove the French toast bake from the oven.
  19. 19Cut and serve a piece of the French toast bake, turning it upside down to show the caramelized brown sugar and butter coating the bottom.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • powdered sugar
  • maple syrup
  • strawberry
  • whipped cream

Equipment

sharp knifemixing bowlwhisk11x13 baking dishforkspoonsaran wrapaluminum foilovenoven mittspatulaplate

Tips

  • This French toast bake is perfect for preparing the night before and baking in the morning.
  • You can top it with powdered sugar, maple syrup, strawberries, or whipped cream.