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Cinnamon French Toast Bake

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Cinnamon French Toast Bake is a warm, soft, bakery-style breakfast casserole made with cubes of bread soaked in a sweet cinnamon custard and baked until golden. It’s perfect for family breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or make-ahead holiday mornings because you can prepare it the night before and bake fresh in the morning.

🕒 Prep Time

  • Preparation: 15 minutes

  • Chill (optional overnight): 30 minutes – 8 hours

  • Bake time: 40–45 minutes

  • Total: about 1 hour (plus chilling)

🍞 Equipment

  • 9×13 inch baking dish

  • Large mixing bowl

  • Whisk

  • Knife & cutting board

🥄 Ingredients

For the casserole

  • 1 large loaf brioche or soft white bread (cut into cubes)

  • 6 large eggs

  • 2 cups milk

  • ½ cup heavy cream (or extra milk)

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

  • Pinch of salt

For the cinnamon topping

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • ⅓ cup cold butter (cubed)

📝 Ingredient Notes

  • Brioche or challah gives the softest, richest texture.

  • Slightly stale bread works best because it absorbs more custard.

  • You can reduce sugar slightly for a less sweet version.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the bread

Grease your baking dish and spread the bread cubes evenly inside.

Step 2: Make the custard

In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.

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Step 3: Soak

Pour the mixture evenly over the bread. Press gently so all pieces absorb the liquid.

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👉 For best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or overnight).

Step 4: Make topping

Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using fingers or a fork until crumbly.

Step 5: Bake

Sprinkle topping over the soaked bread.

Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 40–45 minutes until golden and set in the center.

Step 6: Serve

Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

🍯 Serving Ideas

Top with:

  • Maple syrup

  • Powdered sugar

  • Fresh berries

  • Whipped cream

  • Caramel drizzle

🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)

  • Calories: 360

  • Carbs: 48g

  • Protein: 9g

  • Fat: 14g

💡 Tips for Perfect French Toast Bake

✔ Use day-old bread to avoid sogginess
✔ Chill overnight for deeper flavor
✔ Cover loosely with foil if browning too fast
✔ Let rest before cutting for clean slices

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