Every year, on the first weekend in December, our daughter Jamie and the boys come over to help us decorate for Christmas. It's time to rearrange the furniture, get the Christmas tree out of the basement, put it up, and decorate it.
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| Baked French Toast - Reviewed |
Every year, Fran likes to have a nice breakfast for this festive activity. Normally it's just eggs, bacon, sausage, and some fresh muffins. This year Fran added this delightful homemade baked French toast.
In my post today, I will guide you through how Fran created this sweet, mouthwatering comfort dish of baked French toast.
Ingredients: For Homemade Baked French Toast
1 loaf of French bread
7 to 8 large eggs
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or (half and half)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Powdered sugar, cinnamon, and brown sugar for the top after baking.
Directions:
- Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Melt the butter, and mix with the brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- Add the cut cubes of French bread into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until all is well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the French bread, cover, and refrigerate for one or two hours.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes until it's golden brown and set in the center.
- Sprinkle the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and brown sugar over the top while it's hot right out of the oven.
You don't have to wait for the holidays to enjoy this delightful baked French toast. Whether you're hosting a brunch or just treating yourself to a wonderful morning breakfast anytime.
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This sounds delicious, and just in time for Christmas guests! Thanks for the recipe Sam!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition! Thank you for this gorgeous recipe, homemade baked French Toast sounds so delicious and would be excellent with the strawberries :) Perfect for the holidays and any special breakfast.
ReplyDeleteFran's Homemade Baked French Toast looks and sounds delicious! This would be a lovely treat for Christmas morning too. Thank you for sharing the recipe, just in time for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas decorating and tree trimming party tradition, Sam! Fran’s baked French toast sounds like the perfect, festive, holiday breakfast treat for your daughter and grandsons. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis is right up my alley! I love these types of dishes - What a wonderful breakfast idea that I'll have to consider over the holidays!
ReplyDeleteOh Sam, this sounds delightful and was just what I was looking for. I have had a craving for some French toast and Christmas time is a great time to indulge just a little. Thanks to you and Fran for sharing this delight with me and Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and all the blessings of the season to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteI love French Toast and Fran's recipe sounds like the perfect way to prepare it for a holiday family/friends gathering so that everyone can eat at the same time. Merry Christmas to you and your family, my fellow New York State friend. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy !!! Happy Holidays!
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