Overnight French Toast Bake
Directions
- 1Remove all crusts from the loaf of bread and set them aside.
- 2Place the crusts into a pan for later use.
- 3Add 6 eggs to a mixing bowl.
- 4Add 1 cup of milk to the eggs.
- 5Add 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream to the mixture.
- 6Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 7Whisk all ingredients in the bowl until fully combined.
- 8Melt one stick of butter.
- 9Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter.
- 10Stir the butter and brown sugar mixture thoroughly.
- 11Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture into an 11x13 baking dish.
- 12Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking dish with a fork.
- 13Lay the crustless bread slices in a layer over the brown sugar mixture, fitting them perfectly if desired.
- 14Spoon half of the egg batter mixture over the bread layer.
- 15Sprinkle a layer of cinnamon on top of the batter-coated bread.
- 16Place the remaining bread slices on top to form a second layer.
- 17Spoon the rest of the batter mixture over the second layer of bread.
- 18Use a spoon to push down on any dry spots, ensuring all bread is completely coated.
- 19Add another layer of cinnamon on top.
- 20Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- 21In the morning, remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish.
- 22Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 23Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, removing the foil for the last 15 minutes.
- 24Remove the finished French toast bake from the oven.
- 25Slice and serve, optionally flipping a piece to show the brown sugar and butter coating.
- 26Garnish with powdered sugar, maple syrup, strawberries, and whipped cream as desired.
- 27Taste the French toast bake as is to appreciate its inherent flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf loaf of bread
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick stick of butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- cinnamon
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup
- strawberry
- whipped cream
Equipment
sharp knifemixing bowlwhisk11x13 baking dishforkspoonsaran wrapaluminum foilovenspatulaplate
Tips
- Save the bread crust for later use.
- Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly until completely combined.
- Ensure all bread pieces are fully coated in the batter mixture.
- You can customize toppings with powdered sugar, maple syrup, strawberries, or whipped cream.
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