Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread or thick Texas toast, cut into pieces
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks softened butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it. Tear or cut the bread into pieces and spread them evenly in the dish.
- Mix in a large bowl the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour this mixture over the bread and let it soak for at least one hour or overnight in the fridge.
- Combine in a medium bowl softened butter, brown sugar, corn syrup (if used), cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread this mixture over the soaked bread before baking to create a delicious, crispy crust.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the French Toast for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy. The center should be set but still slightly wobbly for the perfect custard texture.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup or fresh berries for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute eggs with plant-based alternatives and ensure dairy and sugar are animal product-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg