Description
A delicious and easy recipe for baked French toast that is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all slices are soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with syrup or fruit toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread.
- Can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Top with powdered sugar or fresh berries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg