Recipes Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Casserole Recipes French Toast Casserole Recipes Baked French Toast 4.3 (1,633) 1,283 Reviews 79 Photos I got this baked French toast recipe from my sister in law. She and my brother had it at their gift opening after the wedding. I make it any time we have people staying with us, and it is always a hit. You may sprinkle the top with pecans if you wish. Submitted by Laura Updated on October 17, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 79 79 79 79 79 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 9 hrs Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts This baked French toast recipe is as easy to make as it is to eat! Baked French Toast Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this baked French toast recipe: French bread: This recipe starts a loaf of French bread, cut into diagonal pieces. Eggs: The base of the French toast custard is eight large eggs. Milk and half-and-half: You’ll need milk and half-and-half to complete the custard. Vanilla and cinnamon: Take the warm and cozy flavor up a notch with vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Butter: Butter lends richness and flavor. Brown sugar and corn syrup: Sweeten things up with brown sugar and light corn syrup. How to Make Baked French Toast You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make baked French toast at home: Arrange the bread slices in a buttered baking dish. Beat the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon together and pour over the bread.Refrigerate overnight. Combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan and heat until bubbling. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the bread. Bake in the preheated oven. Can You Make Baked French Toast Ahead of Time? Yes! In fact, since the bread has to soak in the egg mixture overnight, this recipe is a great make-ahead dish by its very nature. About an hour before you’re ready to serve, just pop the soaked bread out of the refrigerator, make the brown sugar mixture on the stove, pour it over the bread, and bake! How to Store Baked French Toast Store your leftover baked French toast in an airtight container (such as a zip-top bag or a reusable storage container) in the refrigerator for up to three days. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “I used a loaf of brioche and kept everything else the same,” says one Allrecipes community member. “Knocked it out of the park! Baking the dish on top of a foil-covered pan is a good tip because it might bubble over.” “I love this recipe,” raves juliefreese. “I've been making it for about 10 years. It's a tradition in my house to have it every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.” “I have made this for Christmas breakfast for years,” says knkkl458. “I always use a French baguette and make sure it is a day old. It turns out perfect every time. Great recipe!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices 8 large eggs 2 cups milk 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ cup butter 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup Directions Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish; arrange slices of bread on the bottom. Beat eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup together in a small saucepan; heat until bubbling. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour over bread and egg mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Serve with berries and syrup. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 395 Calories 20g Fat 44g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 395 % Daily Value * Total Fat 20g 25% Saturated Fat 11g 56% Cholesterol 169mg 56% Sodium 408mg 18% Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 20g Protein 11g 22% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 131mg 10% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 219mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. 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