Description
A warm and comforting baked breakfast made with soft custardy bread, sweet cinnamon flavors, and a golden crisp top, perfect for cozy mornings or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread slices, slightly stale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Arrange the bread slices evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all slices are well soaked.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and the center is set.
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then drizzle with maple syrup.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Let the bread soak well for a softer texture.
- Use slightly stale bread for best results.
- A pinch of salt can enhance the sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: french toast casserole, baked breakfast, easy brunch recipe, cinnamon french toast, make ahead breakfast