Description
Indulge in this deliciously baked French toast, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. It’s a delightful blend of rich custard soaked in fluffy French bread, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup butter
1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Layer the slices of French bread in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half-and-half, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread slices.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter, then mix in the brown sugar and corn syrup until well combined. Spoon this mixture over the bread.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your baked French toast warm!
Notes
For best results, let the bread soak in the custard mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: Baked French Toast, French Toast Recipe, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert