French Toast Bake

A warm, comforting dish perfect for breakfast that can be made ahead for busy mornings, featuring a delicious custard-like texture with the option to add various toppings and adjustments for dietary needs.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

6 slices thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
4 large eggs
1 cup milk Use low-fat or dairy-free if preferred
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar Reduce for a healthier option
1 pinch salt
to taste Maple syrup (for serving)
to taste Confectioners sugar (for dusting)
to taste Raspberry lemon compote (optional)

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
Cut the bread slices into cubes and add them to the egg mixture, stirring to coat.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Cooking

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and set.

Serving

Serve warm with maple syrup, a dusting of confectioners sugar, or raspberry lemon compote.

Notes

For portion control, serve 1 cup portions with a protein side like Greek yogurt. This makes a balanced meal with more protein and less sugar. The bake is also meal prep friendly, refrigerate overnight before baking.