Overnight French Toast Bake
An indulgent breakfast dish made by soaking slices of bread in a rich egg and milk mixture, baked to perfection and drizzled with maple syrup.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 6 slices slices of bread (preferably thick) Good options include challah, brioche, or artisan bread.
- 4 pieces eggs
- 1 cup milk Can use non-dairy alternatives if preferred.
- 1/4 cup sugar Can be substituted with natural sweeteners.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup For drizzling before serving.
- 1/2 cup fruit toppings (like berries or bananas) Optional for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients ensuring bread is sliced and eggs, milk, and spices are ready.
- Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Layer the bread slices in the dish, overlapping if necessary.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well-combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all pieces are well soaked.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife comes out clean.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
- Add fresh fruit toppings if desired, serve warm.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or experimenting with different breads for unique flavors.