Directions
- 1Prepare a 9"x13" baking dish by coating the entire inside of the dish with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2Slice the French bread, about 1-inch thick.
- 3Arrange slices in your prepared baking dish in rows, overlapping the slices. Set aside.
- 4In a large bowl, whisk eggs.
- 5Add half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- 6Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, making sure they are covered evenly.
- 7Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices making sure all the slices are completely covered.
- 8Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- 9The next day, preheat oven to 350°F.
- 10Meanwhile, carefully flip each piece of bread over to make sure everything is nice and coated with the mixture.
- 11Combine all topping ingredients in a medium bowl and mix to combine.
- 12Spoon the topping on top of the prepared bread slices.
- 13Spread the topping evenly over the bread (like you are icing a cake).
- 14You can also spread some of the mixture in between the slices to make sure the entire slice is covered (if you prefer).
- 15Bake for 35-40 minutes (no need to cover with foil), until puffed and lightly golden.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf loaf french bread or thick texas toast
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 0.5 cup milk
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 sticks butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Equipment
9"x13" baking dishlarge bowlfoilmedium bowl
Tips
- If you prefer a more baked/crisp texture, use a larger pan or two 9x13 pans.
- Sliced sourdough bread from the bakery works great and saves time.
- If you forget to make it the night before, ensure the slices are well-soaked and proceed with directions.
- Add 1 cup of chopped pecans to the cinnamon crunch topping for a praline topping.
- Serve with fresh berries instead of the praline topping to lighten it up.
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