1vanilla bean, sliced in half lengthwise & seeds removed
Streusel Topping:
¼cupflour
¼cupbrown sugar
½tspcinnamon
⅛tspsalt
¼cupunsalted butter, diced
Instructions
Cut the French bread into large chunks then place them evenly into an 8x8-inch glass pan that has been coated in cooking spray.
Combine the eggs together with the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and seeds from the vanilla bean. Side Note: To remove the vanilla seeds from the pod, slice the pod down the center lengthwise being careful not to cut all the way through the pod. Using a knife or your fingernail, scrape all of the seeds out from the center of the pod.
Whisk the egg mixture until really well combined then pour evenly over the bread cubes. Cover with saran wrap and place into the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
In another bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together. Add the butter and cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your hands until crumbly. Cover with saran wrap and place into the refrigerator until ready to use.
When you are ready to bake the French Toast, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the baking pan from the refrigerator and sprinkle the top with the streusel mixture evenly.
Place into the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the French toast is set and golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Top with butter if desired and drizzle with maple syrup. Enjoy!!