Simple French Toast Bake

Transform your breakfast routine with this Simple French Toast Bake—a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy mornings or special gatherings. Made with tender cubes of French or brioche bread soaked overnight in a rich custard of eggs, milk, cream, and warm spices, this recipe takes the classic French toast to a whole new level of convenience and flavor. The buttery golden crust and soft, cinnamon-infused interior make every bite irresistible. With minimal prep and just 45 minutes of bake time, this make-ahead breakfast is stress-free and guaranteed to impress. Top with powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, and enjoy the ultimate easy-to-make breakfast casserole!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (about 8 cups cubed) French or brioche bread
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 4 tablespoons Butter (melted)
• 0 Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
• 0 Maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cut the loaf of French or brioche bread into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch in size. Place the bread cubes into the prepared baking dish, arranging them in an even layer.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Lightly press down on the bread with a spatula to help absorb the liquid.

Step 5

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

Step 6

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the French toast bake from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap or foil.

Step 7

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread mixture to create a golden, crispy crust.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the French toast bake cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy your Simple French Toast Bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3041.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7159.1

Total Fat 191.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1403.9mg	0%
Sodium 11163.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1117.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.6g	0%
Total Sugars 211.8g
Protein 225.2g	0%

Vitamin D 460.7IU	0%
Calcium 1277.5mg	0%
Iron 57.2mg	0%
Potassium 3487.4mg	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: 24.3%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 63.0%