Cinnamon-Baked French Toast
Servings 6
Equipment
- 8 x 8-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
Cinnamon Baked French Toast:
- ½ loaf of French bread, cut into large chunks
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean, sliced in half lengthwise & seeds removed
Streusel Topping:
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, diced
Instructions
- Cut the French bread into large chunks, then place them evenly into an 8x8-inch glass pan coated with cooking spray.
- Combine the eggs 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, without cutting through the pod. Using the back of a knife or your fingernail, scrape all the seeds out from the center of the pod.
- Whisk the egg mixture until well combined, then pour evenly over the bread cubes. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your hands until crumbly. Cover with plastic wrap and place it 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 evenly sprinkle the top with the streusel mixture.
- Place it in 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!!