baked french toast
Baked French Toast is a delightful and easy breakfast dish that combines sliced bread, eggs, milk, and a hint of vanilla, all baked to perfection. It's great for feeding a crowd and can be prepared the night before.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 loaf bread 12-16 slices, preferably French or challah.
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted, for greasing.
- maple syrup For serving, optional.
- powdered sugar For dusting, optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Cut the bread into thick slices (about 1 inch each) and arrange them in the baking dish, slightly overlapping as needed.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sliced bread, making sure all pieces are coated. Gently press down on the bread to soak up the liquid.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and puffed.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding fruits like blueberries or sliced bananas before baking.
For an extra touch of indulgence, consider adding a cream cheese mixture between the layers of bread.
Leftover baked French toast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.