Best 9 Brunch Baked French Toast Recipes

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Brunch baked french toast, a delectable breakfast casserole, is the perfect way to start a lazy weekend morning or a special celebratory brunch. With its tender, custardy interior and crispy, golden-brown exterior, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. The best part is that it can be prepared ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or holiday mornings. In this article, we will explore some of the most delicious and easy-to-follow recipes for brunch baked french toast, providing you with all the tips and tricks you need to create a truly unforgettable breakfast experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Thick brioche slices soak up the batter, while sugared pecans lend a caramelized crunch to this make-ahead baked French toast recipe to feed a hungry breakfast or brunch crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
10 slices day-old brioche (about 3/4 inch thick)
1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped or crushed)
Rum-Raisin Maple Syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a bowl. Whisk in milk, heavy cream, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Working in batches, dip 10 slices day-old brioche into batter to coat. Overlap brioche slices in a 9-by-13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Pour remaining batter over top. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degress. Top with pecans and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar. Bake, covered with parchment-lined foil, for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until top is golden brown and crunchy, 20 to 25 minutes more. Serve with syrup.

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.

BRUNCH BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Easy, easy, serve with anything you like; kids love this one and so do adults.

Provided by GAIL BOYD

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs, milk, and salt together in a bowl; pour into a shallow dish. Soak bread slices in egg mixture until saturated.
  • Spread softened butter over the bottom of a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Arrange bread slices onto sugar in a single layer; sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake in preheated oven until beginning to firm, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.3 calories, Carbohydrate 104.1 g, Cholesterol 188.6 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1128.1 mg, Sugar 41.6 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.

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this fuss-free overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make the breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the previous night, you save time in the morning, and if you have an extra hungry crowd, it's easy to bake up a few batches. -Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. , Cover and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BLINTZ BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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The perfect make-ahead brunch, this casserole has the flavors of a blintz in French toast form. Instead of the more traditional cottage cheese, creamy ricotta goes into the custard poured on top of the challah, and everything is baked until crisp on the outside and pillowy on the inside. This recipe comes from Molly Yeh, the host of the cooking show Girl Meets Farm.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
12 thick slices day-old challah
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
6 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup whole-milk or part-skim ricotta
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Blueberries and confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Pour butter in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 slices of bread on top, overlapping slightly. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom; sprinkle half of mixture over bread. Top with remaining slices of bread, overlapping slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ricotta, salt, vanilla, and lemon zest; pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining brown-sugar mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake, covered with parchment-lined foil, 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking until browned, 15 minutes more. Top with blueberries and confectioners' sugar; serve.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread for your French toast. This will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Slice the bread thickly, about 1 inch thick. This will help it to hold up better in the baking dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. This will prevent the French toast from cooking evenly.
  • Use a combination of milk and eggs for the custard. This will give the French toast a rich and creamy flavor.
  • Add your favorite spices and flavorings to the custard. This is a great way to customize the French toast to your liking.
  • Bake the French toast until it is golden brown and cooked through. This will take about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings. This could include butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Brunch baked French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your French toast turns out perfect every time.

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