Cinnamon Baked French Toast

Cinnamon baked French toast is a decadent and easy breakfast dish perfect for brunch gatherings or lazy weekend mornings. It combines the classic flavors of French toast with the convenience of a make-ahead casserole. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf of French bread (or challah/brioche), cut into cubes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Bread: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place the cubed bread into the dish, arranging it evenly.
  2. Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring that all pieces are soaked.
  3. Refrigerate: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally, overnight. This allows the bread to fully absorb the custard mixture.
  4. Make the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Bake: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle the topping evenly over the soaked bread mixture.
  6. Bake Time: Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set. For a softer texture, bake for the shorter time; for a firmer texture, bake longer.
  7. Serve: Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries if desired.

This cinnamon baked French toast is perfect for feeding a crowd and can be customized with additional ingredients like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for added indulgence. Enjoy!

CALORIES:

The calorie count for Cinnamon Baked French Toast will depend on the specific ingredients used and portion sizes. However, I can provide an estimate based on the common ingredients listed in the recipe.

Here’s a breakdown:

  • French bread (1 loaf, about 1 pound): 1,200–1,400 calories
  • Eggs (8 large): 560 calories
  • Whole milk (2 cups): 300 calories
  • Heavy cream (1 cup): 820 calories
  • Granulated sugar (½ cup): 400 calories
  • Brown sugar (½ cup): 400 calories
  • Butter (½ cup for the topping): 800 calories
  • Flour (½ cup for the topping): 225 calories
  • Other ingredients (vanilla, cinnamon, etc.): negligible calories

Total estimated calories for the whole dish: 4,705–4,905 calories.

If you divide the casserole into 8 servings, each portion would have approximately 590–610 calories.

These are approximate values and may vary depending on the specific ingredients you use (like the type of bread or cream).

Tamara Fellner
Tamara Fellner
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