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Baked French Toast

Our baked French toast recipe is an irresistible combination of soft bread and warm spices that's easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked French Toast Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 466kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened (For buttering the baking dish)
  • 14 ounces French baguette, 397 grams (I used Walmart bakery brand)
  • 8 extra large eggs
  • 1½ cups half and half
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting after the French toast is baked

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a pastry brush to butter a 9x13 (or 13x9) baking dish.
  • Slice the ends of the baguette off, then slice the rest of the baguette into ¾-inch thick slices. (You can either use the ends of bread in the recipe or not)
  • Add the eggs, half and half, heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl (3-4 quarts)
  • Use either a whisk or a handheld mixer on low speed to mix the egg mixture until completely combined.
  • Submerge a slice of the baguette into the egg mixture. Keep the slice submerged for 5 seconds per side. Layer and overlap each dipped slice of bread. Repeat for the remaining slices. (I used the end pieces as well) Pour any remaining egg mixture over the dipped slices. Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes. (The French toast will be puffed when finished baking) Dust the top of the baked French toast with the powdered sugar. Serve while warm.

Notes

  • You can let the casserole chill in the refrigerator overnight, covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, before topping and baking the next morning.
  • Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your casserole at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 989IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3mg