Description
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of vanilla and cinnamon with this Overnight Baked French Toast. Perfect for lazy weekends, this dish features fluffy slices of bread soaked in a rich custard, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with warm maple syrup. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite fruits or nuts, it’s not just breakfast; it’s a delightful experience that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah or brioche bread (about 12 slices)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until creamy.
- Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish and pour the egg mixture evenly over them.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg