Baked French Toast
This oven baked French toast offers a creamy custard soaked bread baked to golden perfection, ideal for an easy, make-ahead breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 loaf stale bread (French baguette) sliced, about 14 slices
- powdered sugar for garnish
- sliced strawberries optional garnish
- chopped nuts optional garnish
- maple syrup for serving, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Butter or lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish and set aside.
- Cream the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer. Add the eggs and continue mixing until combined. Mix in milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and orange zest until thoroughly incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese custard mixture evenly over the arranged bread slices.
- Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight. If baking the same day, let the dish stand for 20 to 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and allow it to stand on the kitchen counter for 15 minutes.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and optionally garnish with sliced strawberries and chopped nuts. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
This baked French toast is perfect for preparing ahead and makes a comforting breakfast or brunch dish with your favorite sweet toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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