Description
This Cinnamon French Toast Bake is a warm and comforting breakfast or brunch dish, perfect for feeding a crowd. Cinnamon bread is soaked in a rich custard and baked until golden, with a crunchy pecan topping. It’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy French toast without standing at the stove.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 6 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 loaves cinnamon bread, about 14 slices
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- Maple syrup, as desired for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush melted butter on the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Dredge Bread: Quickly dredge each slice of cinnamon bread in the custard mixture and arrange in the baking dish.
- Pour and Top: Pour remaining custard over the bread and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, until bread is browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use brioche or challah bread instead of cinnamon bread.
- For a richer flavor, let the bread soak in the custard for 30 minutes before baking.
- Add fresh berries or whipped cream as toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 168kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 144 mg
