Cinnamon French Toast Bake

Transform your breakfast routine with this indulgent Cinnamon French Toast Bake, a must-try for any brunch lover! Made with rich and fluffy brioche or challah bread, this baked dish combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and a luscious custard made from eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream. Each bite is perfectly soft on the inside and golden crisp on top, thanks to a drizzle of melted butter. The recipe is easy to assemble and can even be prepared the night before for a stress-free morning. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of warm maple syrup to elevate this crowd-pleasing favorite to a true masterpiece. Ready in under an hour, this French toast casserole is perfect for holidays, weekend brunches, or any time you crave a sweet start to the day.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups (cubed) Brioche or challah bread
• 6 pieces Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups (melted) Butter
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cups (optional, for serving) Maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut the brioche or challah bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated. Gently press down on the bread with a spatula to help it soak up the liquid.

Step 5

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread mixture.

Step 6

Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard mixture, or refrigerate overnight if preparing in advance.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the French toast bake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3113.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8169.3

Total Fat 376.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 193.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 2557.8mg	0%
Sodium 9341.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 955.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.4g	0%
Total Sugars 352.7g
Protein 204.7g	0%

Vitamin D 478.6IU	0%
Calcium 1849.2mg	0%
Iron 45.8mg	0%
Potassium 3249.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 47.6%