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Baked French Toast is a deliciously warm and comforting breakfast casserole with just the perfect amount of sweetness. It feeds a crowd, can be prepped ahead, and takes just minutes to throw together. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhy We Love This Baked French Toast<\/span><\/h2>\nBaked French Toast is our answer whenever we want a breakfast that feels special.. but also don\u2019t have all morning to be slaving over the stove. (And let\u2019s be honest.. how often do we really want to be doing that??). My whole family loves this comforting casserole. And I love that it is so easy to throw together! It can be assembled the night before, which is really handy for busy mornings. But usually I end up tossing the whole thing together in the morning. Either way, it is delicious. The edges come out browned and crispy, while the inside bakes up soft and tender. And the crumble topping is simply divine!! This is one recipe you will find yourself making time and time again. <\/p>\n
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<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIngredients for Baked French Toast:<\/span><\/h2>\n\nBread- we used a 1 pound loaf of sourdough bread.<\/li>\n Eggs- this recipe calls for large eggs.<\/li>\n Milk- we used 2% milk, but really any milk will do here. A higher fat content will give you a richer flavor.<\/li>\n Brown Sugar- adds a rich, caramely flavor.<\/li>\n Vanilla Extract & Cinnamon- adds a warm, yummy flavor.<\/li>\n Flour- all purpose works best here.<\/li>\n Butter- we used salted butter.<\/li>\n Bananas- we love the addition of fresh fruit, and bananas are delicious! But you could top it with any fruit you like. Or, leave it out completely!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/noscript><\/figure>\nHow to Make Baked French Toast<\/span><\/h2>\n\nCube <\/strong>the bread and place in a large bowl.<\/li>\nWhisk <\/strong>together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. <\/li>\nAdd<\/strong> the wet mixture to the bread and stir to combine.<\/li>\nPour <\/strong>everything into a greased 9\u00d713-inch pan. <\/li>\nCombine <\/strong>the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter in a small bowl until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.<\/li>\nSprinkle <\/strong>the crumb topping over the casserole.<\/li>\nBake <\/strong>in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and the custard mixture is cooked through. <\/li>\nTop <\/strong>with sliced bananas and serve!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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<\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nBest Type of Bread for Baked French Toast<\/span><\/h2>\nThese are the 3 important factors when deciding which bread to choose:<\/p>\n
\nYou want the ability to cube or slice the bread, so unsliced bread is best.<\/li>\n Baked French toasts requires that the bread soaks in an egg and milk mixture to create the custardy final product. If the bread is thinly sliced or too soft, it won\u2019t have a good texture in the end. Choose a hearty, sturdy bread.<\/li>\n A lot of the flavor comes from the seasoning or mix-ins you use, but the bread should taste good too! It is the main component of the dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFavorite Bread Types for French Toast<\/span><\/h2>\n\nBrioche \u2013\u00a0a richer version of sandwich bread. It is a sturdy bread which allows it to hold its shape after soaking up the egg mixture, and cooks into a finished dish with a crisped outside and a soft, creamy inside.<\/li>\n Challah \u2013\u00a0This is an eggy bread that is somewhat similar to Brioche.\u00a0 It can soak up custard without collapsing and browns nicely on the outside but leaves you with the creamy insides you want with French Toast.<\/li>\n French Bread \u2013 This is a firm-crusted bread and has no problem soaking up custard and staying sturdy. Unlike brioche or challah, a baguette makes a French toast that is more chewy.\u00a0 Let it soak extra long in the egg and milk mixture to make sure it\u2019s thoroughly softened.<\/li>\n Sourdough \u2013 One of our personal favorites! It is a chewy bread that adds great texture, and the sourdough flavor balances nicely with the sweetness of the casserole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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