Best 12 Baked French Toast Plain And Simple Recipes

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Baked french toast is a classic breakfast dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be served with various toppings, such as syrup, fruit, or whipped cream. Baked french toast is also a great way to use up leftover bread, making it a budget-friendly option. If you are looking for a simple and delicious baked french toast recipe, you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make baked french toast that is perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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I got this recipe from my sister in law. She and my brother had it at their gift opening after the wedding. I make it any time we have people staying with us, and it is always a hit. You may sprinkle the top with pecans if you wish.

Provided by ANTLALA

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 15h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup butter
1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; heat until bubbling. Pour over bread and egg mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 407.9 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

BASIC FRENCH TOAST



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Just a nice basic french toast recipe. Nothing fancy. This actually works better with stale bread, go figure.

Provided by dividend

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
6 slices stale bread

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Add milk, vanilla, and cinammon sugar, and beat until frothy.
  • Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture, first on one side, then the other.
  • Cook both sides in a greased non-stick skillet until golden.

BEST OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Easy make-ahead French toast.

Provided by Ginny Thompson Oakley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 slices sandwich bread
6 eggs
½ cup milk
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread any remaining melted butter over bottom of dish.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over melted butter.
  • Arrange bread in two layers over brown sugar mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 171.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 421.1 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

SIMPLE BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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The beauty of this recipe is that it's baked, not cooked on the stovetop, and you can put everything together the night before. In the morning, put the soaked bread in the oven, and by the time the juice is squeezed and the table is set, you'll have French toast, hot and sweet, baked to a golden crisp.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf soft supermarket Italian bread (13- to 14-inch-long)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 2/3 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish.
  • Cut twelve 1-inch-thick diagonal slices from bread (reserve ends for another use).
  • Generously butter one side of each slice and arrange slices buttered sides up in one layer in buttered dish, squeezing them slightly to fit if necessary.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl until well combined, then pour evenly over bread.
  • Refrigerate, covered, until bread has absorbed all of custard, at least 1 hour (time may vary depending on bread).
  • Put a rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 425°F
  • Bring soaked bread to room temperature.
  • Sprinkle bread with sugar.
  • Bake until bread is puffed and top is golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, with maple syrup.
  • Cook's Note:.
  • The soaked bread can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • **Cook time does not include refrigeration or bringing the bread back to room temperature before cooking.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST - PLAIN AND SIMPLE



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There certainly is no lack of french toast recipes here on 'Zaar. Lots of variety, and no doubt very delicious. This however is how our family likes it. Lower in fat, with no sweetener added. After all, don't most serve with butter and syrup? This makes a 9 x 13 pan, enough for serving the multitudes. Easily halved and quartered. Just remember to adjust the cooking time and the size of the baking dish.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
10 slices bread, plain ordinary white
12 eggs
2 cups low-fat milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
extra cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Cut each bread slice into 6 pieces. It's much easier if you stack the slices first. : ) Toss into the prepared pan.
  • In a large bowl or jug, beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. (if you don't have a large enough container -- simple divide the ingredients in half, and do in two batches).
  • Pour over the bread pieces. If you wish, you can sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight.
  • In the morning, bake in a 375* oven for 45 - 60 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
  • Serve with butter and syrup, or your favourite topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 282.1, Sodium 293.2, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 13.9

BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. -Jill Baughman, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces day-old French bread, unsliced
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Freshly grated nutmeg, optional
Fresh blueberries or raspberries
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-in.-thick slices. Arrange in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Lightly beat next 6 ingredients; stir in milk and cream. Pour egg mixture over bread, turning once to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Turn bread again to coat. For topping, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and, if desired, nutmeg. Sprinkle flour mixture over bread., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean and topping is golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Top with blueberries or raspberries; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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An easy recipe for Baked French Toast

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Butter for greasing baking dish
3 cups half-and-half or whole milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
12 (3/4-inch-thick) diagonally cut baguette slices from a day-old baguette
Accompaniment: maple syrup, confectioners sugar, or jam

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Generously butter a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk together half-and-half, eggs, vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Arrange baguette slices in 1 layer in dish and pour custard over bread. Turn bread slices over once or twice to coat and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sprinkle top evenly with remaining tablespoon sugar and bake until custard is set and top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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This French toast bake is my new tradition for Christmas morning! Serve with fruit and/or maple syrup.

Provided by Tania Will

Categories     French Toast

Time 9h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
2 (8 ounce) loaves stale French bread
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Slice bread and cut off and discard crusts. Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Stir melted butter and brown sugar together until well mixed. Pour into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan; spread evenly. Layer bread slices over top. Pour milk mixture evenly over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue to bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 15 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 84.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 288.2 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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"If you like blueberries and pecans, you'll love this take on a breakfast favorite," writes Melissa Winona of Salt Lake City, Utah. "I assemble it the night before. Then I bake it in the morning to surprise my roommates, who finish it in one sitting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)
5 eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Steps:

  • Arrange bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Sprinkle pecans over egg mixture. Combine butter and remaining sugar; drizzle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with blueberries. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 183mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

EASY OVEN-BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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My best friend Cheryl shared this recipe with me years ago. It's fantastic, great for x-mas morning or when you have company staying over.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter, softened
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
12 slices bread (thick slices)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven racks, one on lowest position and the other in the middle position.
  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Grease 2 cookie sheets with 2 Tbsp.
  • of the above butter.
  • Beat eggs, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Dip bread in the egg mixture and place on cookie sheets.
  • Cut remaining butter into pieces and scatter over bread.
  • Place on racks, bake for 7 minutes, switch cookie sheets and continue to bake for 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with a bit of powdered sugar when done.

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST



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There's no question that this is the best French toast recipe. The caramelized exterior meets a soft, custardlike center that practically melts in your mouth. Not only that, but it's quick and easy, too! -Audrey Rompon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices day-old brioche bread (1 inch thick)
Optional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Perfect for a Mother's Day brunch or even dessert! This was originally a very rich recipe that I found on the internet so I tried to tweak it to lower the fat. So yummy.

Provided by DaniDee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, milk, white sugar, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in overlapping rows in the prepared baking dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg together in a bowl; spread evenly over bread in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Generously top French toast with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 180.3 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 392.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread. A sturdy bread like brioche or challah will hold up well to the custard and baking process.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. Leave some space between the slices of bread so that they can cook evenly.
  • Bake the french toast until it is golden brown and cooked through. The center of the french toast should be set and not runny.
  • Serve the french toast immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Baked french toast is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will start your day off right. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give baked french toast a try. You won't be disappointed!

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