Best 10 Easy Morning French Toast Bake Recipes

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Kick-start your day with a delightful morning treat that combines the flavors of sweet French toast with the convenience of a casserole - the easy morning French toast bake. This oven-baked dish is a perfect blend of crisp edges, soft interiors, and a symphony of rich spices, ensuring a satisfying and effortless breakfast experience. Whether you're hosting brunch for friends or treating your family to a special weekend meal, this French toast bake guarantees to bring joy to your table.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

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

EASY MORNING FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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This is an easy breakfast casserole that my veggie daughter and very picky son will all eat! It is a very forgiving recipe and you can add anything you want.

Provided by Boonyas mom

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf challah
10 eggs
2 cups heavy cream (or 1/2 and 1/2)
1 orange, zest of
1/8 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter
2 cups maple syrup, no fake stuff

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Slice the challah bread very thickly.
  • Let dry out for 2 hours.
  • Mix eggs, cream, oj and zest very well.
  • dip both sides of slice of bread in egg mix- get them very wet.
  • layer the bread in pan slightly overlapping.
  • pour the rest of the egg mixture over the bread.
  • cover with foil - let sit at least 1 hour - can sit overnight.
  • Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour - depending on how crispy you want the top.
  • For the sauce.
  • in sauce pan melt butter add syrup cook until it reaches a low simmer - pour over the french toast.

EASY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Delicious and decadent, simple spin on French toast. Got the idea from a bed and breakfast in the south. Add additional ingredients; we like blueberries and cream cheese, cinnamon apples, nuts, and dried fruit!

Provided by Heather Bogle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-size pieces, or as needed
2 cups milk
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Stir 1 cup brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves into butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread a 1 1/2- to 2-inch layer of bread pieces over the top.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour milk mixture over bread into the baking dish and move bread as necessary to ensure all bread is absorbing liquid. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove and discard plastic wrap from baking dish and sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the top of the bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 174.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 352.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

EASY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE (MAKE AHEAD)



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Great for Christmas morning as you make it the night before and pop it in the oven for about an hour. It's really yummy and SO EASY! There are a few other french toast casserole dishes here, but none quite like this one. My friend Kathy made this for a ladies brunch/book club and everyone loved it. I had to have the recipe!

Provided by kda949

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf French bread
12 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • The night before: Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Break up half the bread by tearing or cutting into 1 inch or so cubes.
  • Scatter cubed cream cheese over the top.
  • Top with the remaining bread, also broken or cut into cubes.
  • Sprinkle with the cinnamon and the sugar.
  • Pour maple syrup over the top (the real stuff always tastes better!).
  • Pour the beaten eggs over the top next.
  • Cover with foil and place in the fridge overnight.
  • The next day: Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Bake uncovered 45-60 minutes, depending on your oven and how mushy you like your french toast.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 944.8, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 696.9, Sodium 1075.8, Carbohydrate 117, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 50.5, Protein 33.1

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.

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 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.

MAKE-AHEAD FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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Prep this make-ahead French toast bake a day in advance for an easy go-to in the morning.

Provided by tahoeshepherds

Categories     French Toast Casserole

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cubed
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Spread bread cubes evenly in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix eggs, milk, sugar, cream, and vanilla together in a bowl. Pour evenly over the bread and and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for topping together in a medium bowl. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle topping over bread-egg mixture and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and to desired consistency, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 161.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 362.1 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

Tips

  • Use a variety of bread. French toast bake can be made with any type of bread, but some work better than others. Thick, sturdy breads like challah or brioche will hold up well in the baking dish and absorb the custard mixture evenly. Lighter, more delicate breads like white bread or sourdough will also work, but they may be more prone to falling apart.
  • Don't oversoak the bread. The bread should be soaked in the custard mixture just long enough to absorb the liquid but not so long that it becomes soggy. If the bread is too soggy, it will fall apart when it is baked.
  • Use a shallow baking dish. A shallow baking dish will allow the French toast bake to cook evenly. A dish that is too deep will prevent the top of the bake from browning.
  • Bake the French toast bake until it is golden brown. The French toast bake is done baking when the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through. If the center is not cooked through, the bake will be mushy.
  • Serve the French toast bake immediately. French toast bake is best served immediately after it is baked. The longer it sits, the more likely it is to become dry.

Conclusion

French toast bake is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that can be made with simple ingredients. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish, give French toast bake a try!

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