Baked French Toast
This baked French toast recipe features thick slices of stale bread soaked in a rich cream cheese custard, baked to golden perfection and ready to serve with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 loaf stale bread like a large French baguette, sliced (about 14 slices)
- powdered sugar for sprinkling
- sliced strawberries for garnish (optional)
- chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
- maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Butter or lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish and set aside.
- Cream the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Add the eggs and mix until combined. Stir in milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and orange zest until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese custard mixture evenly over the bread slices in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight. If making the same day, allow to stand for 20 to 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top, garnish with sliced strawberries and chopped nuts, and serve with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
This baked French toast can be prepared the night before for a hassle-free morning. Customize toppings to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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