Description
Cinnamon French Toast Bake is the ultimate breakfast indulgence, perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday brunches. This delightful dish features thick slices of bread soaked in a rich custard infused with cinnamon and vanilla, then baked to golden perfection. As the aroma fills your home, your family will gather around the table, eagerly awaiting that first delicious bite. With its easy preparation and comforting flavors, this bake transforms mornings into cherished moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free option)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup maple syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Tear bread into cubes and mix into custard until coated; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg