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Baked French Toast
This baked French toast recipe with cream cheese custard is a make-ahead version of a classic breakfast with your favorite sweet toppings.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Refrigeration Time
8
hours
hrs
Total Time
8
hours
hrs
50
minutes
mins
Course:
Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch, Breakfast/Dessert
Cuisine:
American/Southern
Keyword:
baked french toast, baked french toast recipe, oven baked french toast
Servings:
8
servings
Author:
Katerina | Diethood
Ingredients
8
ounces
cream cheese,
softened
4
large
eggs
1 1/4
cups
whole milk
1/4
cup
maple syrup
1
teaspoon
vanilla
1/2
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon
orange zest
1
loaf
stale bread, like a large French baguette
, sliced (about 14 slices)
powdered sugar
sliced strawberries,
for garnish (optional)
chopped nuts,
for garnish (optional)
maple syrup for serving,
(optional)
Instructions
Butter or lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Arrange bread slices in prepared baking dish; set aside.
Cream the cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
Add in the eggs and continue to mix until combined.
Add milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest; continue to mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Pour prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over bread.
Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight. If making the same day, let it stand 20 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Remove baking dish from refrigerator; let stand on kitchen counter for 15 minutes.
Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set and top is golden brown.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
You can also garnish with strawberries, nuts, and serve with a side of maple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving:
2
slices
|
Calories:
279
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
26
g
|
Protein:
9
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
141
mg
|
Sodium:
343
mg
|
Potassium:
195
mg
|
Fiber:
0
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
610
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.3
mg
|
Calcium:
131
mg
|
Iron:
1.5
mg