Description
A delicious make-ahead breakfast dish that combines the flavors of French toast with the convenience of baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish.
- Place the cubed bread in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, drizzle maple syrup and melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use stale bread for better texture.
- Top with fruits or nuts if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: french toast bake overnight