French toast bake is a delectable casserole-style dish that combines the classic flavors of French toast with a custard-like filling. It is an ideal brunch or breakfast option, perfect for special occasions or lazy weekend mornings. Made with simple ingredients like bread, eggs, milk, and spices, French toast bake is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. It can be customized with various toppings and fillings, making it a versatile dish that can cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a classic version or one with a twist, there is a French toast bake recipe out there to satisfy your cravings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APPLE CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: french bread, granny smith apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream
Provided by Nathan Ng
Categories Desserts
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the bread into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) cubes.
- Dice peeled apples into small bite-size pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the bread, apples, sugar, and cornstarch.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pour egg mixture into the bread bowl.
- Give the ingredients a good stir, then pour into a 9x13-inch (33 cm X 23 cm) greased baking tray.
- Drizzle with maple syrup.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 66 grams
BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, bananas, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, heavy cream, milk, french bread, powdered sugar
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Breakfast
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Over medium-high heat, melt butter and stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and add the sliced bananas.
- In a large bowl, whisk 8 eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, heavy cream, and milk.
- Add the cubes of French bread, and gently stir until the bread has soaked up all the liquid.
- Pour the bread into a greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Top with the banana and sugar glaze.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges and top. (Times and temperatures may vary based on oven).
- Serve with powdered sugar on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 42 grams
MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Steps:
- Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Place bread cubes in a 13x9-in. or 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove berries from freezer and French toast from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes., In a small bowl, cut butter into brown sugar until crumbly. Top French toast with berries; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cinnamon roll, butter, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup
Provided by Tasty
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut each cinnamon roll into 8 pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Set it aside.
- Pour the butter on the bottom of a 9 X 13 inch (22cm x 33cm) glass baking dish. Spread the cinnamon roll pieces evenly over the butter. Then pour the mixture over the cinnamon rolls. Pour 1 cup of maple syrup over the mixture.
- Bake at 375°F(190°C) for 25 min.
- Top with the icing from the cinnamon rolls.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 52 grams
FRENCH TOAST BAKE
"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
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST BAKE
This fabulous cinnamon-raisin French toast recipe should be prepared the night before baking. It's always a hit with friends and family and is best served with something salty on the side such as bacon or sausage. Enjoy! Can also be topped off with real maple syrup for an extra sweet treat.
Provided by olivia77
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes
Time 9h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring white sugar, brown sugar, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat; boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Pour 1/3 of the mixture into a buttered 9x13-inch baking pan. Layer 1/2 of the bread slices on top of the mixture. Pour another 1/3 of the sugar mixture on top of the first layer of bread, then add remaining bread slices and set aside. Reserve remaining sugar mixture.
- Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together in a medium mixing bowl and pour over bread. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve with remaining glaze as syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 136.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 42.6 g
APPLE-CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST BAKE
This cinnamon French toast bake is a great brunch dish. Comfort food at its best. This does not need any additional syrup and is always a big hit.
Provided by KristenB
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes
Time 9h40m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to coat. Layer 4 slices bread on the bottom of the baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 of the apples. Repeat layers.
- Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix well. Pour over the bread. Cover with foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Pull out of the refrigerator 1 hour before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix butter, brown sugar, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Spread over the top layer of apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 120.8 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 24 g
APPLE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST BAKE
This is baked stuffed french toast casserole a great breakfast dish to make ahead for holidays or Sunday brunch. I run a bed and breakfast and tea room cafe, and this recipe is often requested by customers. -Kay Clark, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pecans, a single layer of bread and remaining pecans. Arrange apples and remaining bread over the top. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned., In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Serve with French toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 854 calories, Fat 46g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 282mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
HEALTHY OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 9h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the French toast: Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the bread slices on the diagonal in 3 rows in the dish, slightly overlapping the slices. Whisk together the evaporated milk, milk, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, salt and eggs until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, taking care to evenly coat the bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the foil from the baking dish and spoon any remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread pieces to assure they are evenly moistened.
- For the topping: Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the cinnamon. Bake until golden, about 40 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup and serve.
CARAMEL-PECAN FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans; top with bread slices., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt; pour evenly over bread. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with French toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Hamburger buns and bananas come together in this whimsical, make-ahead dish the whole family will love. It's the ultimate breakfast for dinner. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut buns into 1-in. cubes; place half in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with cream cheese, bananas and remaining cubed buns., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, syrup and cinnamon; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST BAKE
My Bananas Foster French Toast Bake travels well after baking, plus it is great to serve on Christmas morning. It's simple to make, and most of the work is done the day before baking. Who doesn't love French toast and bananas Foster? Two great tastes combine for this must-make holiday favorite in my home.
Provided by NIKNORMAN
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes
Time 8h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange bread slices in baking pan in a single layer. Whisk half-and-half, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl; pour over bread slices. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove plastic wrap and top bread slices with bananas. Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a bowl; drizzle over bread slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 186.8 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 595.8 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
MAPLE BACON FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Our family loves Sunday brunch. Each season I try to bring a little different flavor to the table. This French toast bake reminds us of fall! Whole or 2% milk works best, but I use almond milk because I can't have dairy. -Margaret Brott, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, syrup and cinnamon. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight., Remove casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST BAKE
A delicious breakfast indulgence, perfect for those crisp autumn Saturday mornings.
Provided by cinderblock
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, the cloves, nutmeg, and white sugar together in a bowl; beat in the pumpkin until fully incorporated.
- Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish; pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread cubes, and gently toss to coat.
- Stir 1/3 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, flour, and butter together with a fork in a small bowl until the mixture is crumbly; sprinkle over the bread cubes.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 189.8 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 598.1 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
MAPLE FRENCH TOAST BAKE
This yummy French toast casserole is a breeze to whip up the night before a busy morning. My family loves the richness it gets from cream cheese and maple syrup. -Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and syrup; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve with additional syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: biscuits, strawberry, strawberry, sugar, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, whipped cream
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Breakfast
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350˚F (180˚C).
- Slice each biscuit into 8 pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan on medium heat, combine strawberry filling ingredients and cook until it reaches a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until filling reaches a smooth consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine egg mixture ingredients in a large bowl until well-incorporated.
- Place biscuits in a greased baking dish and spread the egg mixture evenly on top.
- Top with strawberry filling and the fresh quartered strawberries.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Slice and serve with whipped cream.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 30 grams
PB & BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE
This is a nice treat for breakfast or brunch. Peanut butter is tasty and full of protein. Spread jam or honey on your slices instead of maple syrup for a fruity change.-Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread peanut butter over four slices of bread; top with banana slices. Place remaining bread on top. Cut each sandwich in half; arrange in a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla; pour over sandwiches. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts :
MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: whole wheat bread, honey, warm water, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, maple syrup
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Breakfast
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Slice bread into quarters. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine honey and warm water. Whisk until the honey dissolves. Add milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until well-combined.
- Pour the bread into a greased 9x13 (23x33 cm) baking dish. Top with the egg mixture.
- Toss the bread and egg mixture together to evenly coat the bread. Let the bread soak for 20 minutes.
- Add the blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries evenly on top of the bread.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges and top.
- NOTE: Times & temperatures may vary based on oven.
- Serve with maple syrup on top (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 14 grams
BLUEBERRY ALMOND FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 9h
Yield 8 servings, serving size: 1 (4 by 3-inch) piece
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange the bread in a single layer in the baking pan. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup. Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the pan, spreading it around so the liquid saturates the bread. Scatter the blueberries evenly on top and sprinkle with the almonds and brown sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover the baking pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm, cold or at room temperature.
- Excellent source of: Protein, Riboflavin, Iodine, Manganese, Selenium
- Good source of: Fiber, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc
CREAMY STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE
I love this recipe because on Sunday mornings I like to take it easy, but I still want my family to have a nice breakfast. This allows me to sleep in and feel like I'm a great mom at the same time. Win!-Alynn Hansen, Mona, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss 2 cups strawberries with sugar. In another bowl, beat the next 5 ingredients until smooth. Place half the bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon cream cheese mixture over bread. Layer with strawberry mixture and remaining bread. Whisk eggs and cream until blended; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and remaining strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Tips:
- Use a good quality bread: A stale or dry bread will not make a good French toast bake. Look for a fresh, fluffy bread that will soak up the custard well.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish: If you overcrowd the baking dish, the French toast will not cook evenly. Make sure there is enough space between each piece of bread so that it can get crispy on all sides.
- Use a variety of toppings: Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. You can use anything from fresh berries to chocolate chips to nuts. Just make sure that the toppings you use are not too heavy, or they will weigh down the French toast.
- Serve immediately: French toast bake is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you let it sit for too long, it will start to get soggy.
Conclusion:
French toast bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd, and it can be made ahead of time. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a French toast bake recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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