Name: Cinnamon Baked French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Butter, for greasing; 1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread; 8 whole eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste; 1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces; Additional butter, for serving; Warm pancake syrup, for serving; 1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving

Description

Cinnamon Baked French Toast is a make-ahead breakfast casserole with chunks of crusty bread soaked in a sweet vanilla custard and topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble. Baked until golden, it’s perfect for holiday brunches or cozy weekend mornings.

Ingredients

French Toast

Butter, for greasing

1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread

8 whole eggs

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp vanilla extract

Topping

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces

Additional butter, for serving

Warm pancake syrup, for serving

1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving

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Instructions

Grease a baking pan with butter. Tear or cube bread and arrange in the pan.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Pour evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least several hours.
For the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Store in a bag in the fridge until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Sprinkle topping evenly over bread.
Bake 45 minutes for a softer texture or 1 hour+ for a firmer, crispier texture.
Scoop into portions, top with butter, drizzle with syrup, and add fresh blueberries.

Notes

Add raspberries or blackberries for a berry swirl.
Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping for crunch.
Add chocolate chips for a dessert-style brunch.
Swap some sugar for maple syrup for a maple twist.
Make a savory version by omitting sugars and vanilla, adding cheese, herbs, and bacon.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (+overnight chilling)
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 135mg