Jeannie's Baked French Toast

Indulge in the comfort of **Jeannie’s Baked French Toast**, a make-ahead breakfast classic that's perfect for holiday mornings or lazy weekends. This decadent dish features thick slices of French bread soaked overnight in a rich custard blend of eggs, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla, kissed with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble and baked to golden perfection, each bite delivers a luscious balance of soft, creamy interiors and crisp, caramelized edges. Quick to prep and oven-friendly, it’s as effortless as it is impressive. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a scattering of fresh berries for an irresistible finish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. **Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, this baked French toast recipe is your go-to crowd-pleaser!**

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (about 16 ounces) French bread
• 8 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup (melted) Butter
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0 optional, for serving Powdered sugar
• 0 optional, for serving Maple syrup
• 0 optional, for serving Fresh berries

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices and lay them flat in the baking dish, overlapping slightly if needed.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, making sure each piece is soaked thoroughly.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to absorb the custard mixture.

Step 6

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, remaining 0.5 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to form the topping.

Step 8

Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and sprinkle the brown sugar topping evenly over the soaked bread slices.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Optionally, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with fresh berries for added flavor and presentation.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2055.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4490.9

Total Fat 187.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 1903.5mg	0%
Sodium 4162.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 563.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 317.1g
Protein 121.7g	0%

Vitamin D 551.7IU	0%
Calcium 1216.1mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 2150.2mg	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: 38.1%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 50.9%