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Close-up of a delicious portion of French toast bake on a light grey ceramic plate.

Easy French Toast Bake Recipe (+VIDEO) | Lil' Luna

A delicious and easy baked French toast casserole perfect for breakfast or brunch, with a rich vanilla sauce topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 4 slices Stale white bread or brioche Cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole milk
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup Raisins or other dried fruits (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (for vanilla sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for vanilla sauce)
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for vanilla sauce)

Method
 

  1. Cube the bread and soak in a custard made of eggs, milk, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
  3. Pour the soaked bread into the dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
  4. Prepare vanilla sauce by melting butter, dissolving sugar, adding cream, simmering, then stirring in vanilla.
  5. Cool slightly, then serve the bake with vanilla sauce or toppings of choice.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use brioche bread and add dried fruits.