Best 7 Kathys French Toast Bake Recipes

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"Kathy's French Toast Bake" is a delightful breakfast or brunch dish that is easy to prepare and will surely impress your family and friends. This classic recipe combines the flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup, creating a sweet and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer a fluffy and golden crust or a more tender and custardy center, this versatile recipe can be customized to your liking. With its simple ingredients and straightforward cooking process, "Kathy's French Toast Bake" is a perfect choice for a lazy weekend morning or a special holiday brunch. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more."

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRUNCHY ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 orange
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups cornflakes, crumbled
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 loaf challah, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup warm maple syrup
Ground cinnamon, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Zest the orange and set aside. Working over a medium bowl, segment the orange; squeeze the juice from the remaining orange membranes.
  • Whisk the eggs, orange zest, milk, cinnamon and orange juice in a baking dish or shallow bowl. Add the cornflakes and bacon to another baking dish and toss together. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture and let them soak for 1 minute.
  • While the bread is soaking, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter on the griddle pan or skillet.
  • Working with one slice of bread at a time, let the excess egg mixture drip off and then dredge the bread in the cornflake mixture. Add the bread to the griddle, carefully placing as many slices of bread as can comfortably fit without touching too much (it's OK if the edges need to touch a little). You can dredge the bread, transfer it to an unlined baking sheet and hold for 5 minutes while one batch is cooking.
  • Cook on one side, rotating occasionally, until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until it is equally browned, another 2 minutes. Transfer the slices to the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you complete the next batches. Repeat the cooking process, melting 2 tablespoons of butter for each batch.
  • When all of the French toast is cooked and you are ready to serve, gently stir together the maple syrup and orange segments, making sure not to break up the segments. Spoon the syrup over the French toast and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

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.

KATHY'S FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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My Aunt Kathy's holiday breakfast made the night before, heated up and ready to go the next morning. This cannot be beat as an easy way to feed lots of people breakfast with very little prep.

Provided by Rick

Categories     French Toast

Time 9h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cubed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
12 eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Spread the French bread cubes and cream cheese cubes evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; pour mixture over bread and cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 307.1 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 428.5 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

KATHY'S FRENCH TOAST BAKE



Kathy's French Toast Bake image

My Aunt Kathy's holiday breakfast made the night before, heated up and ready to go the next morning. This cannot be beat as an easy way to feed lots of people breakfast with very little prep.

Provided by Rick

Categories     French Toast

Time 9h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cubed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
12 eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Spread the French bread cubes and cream cheese cubes evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; pour mixture over bread and cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 307.1 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 428.5 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

KATHY'S FRENCH TOAST BAKE



Kathy's French Toast Bake image

My Aunt Kathy's holiday breakfast made the night before, heated up and ready to go the next morning. This cannot be beat as an easy way to feed lots of people breakfast with very little prep.

Provided by Rick

Categories     French Toast

Time 9h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cubed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
12 eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Spread the French bread cubes and cream cheese cubes evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; pour mixture over bread and cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 307.1 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 428.5 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

KATHY'S FRENCH TOAST BAKE



Kathy's French Toast Bake image

My Aunt Kathy's holiday breakfast made the night before, heated up and ready to go the next morning. This cannot be beat as an easy way to feed lots of people breakfast with very little prep.

Provided by Rick

Categories     French Toast

Time 9h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cubed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
12 eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Spread the French bread cubes and cream cheese cubes evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; pour mixture over bread and cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 307.1 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 428.5 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

KATHY'S FRENCH TOAST BAKE



Kathy's French Toast Bake image

My Aunt Kathy's holiday breakfast made the night before, heated up and ready to go the next morning. This cannot be beat as an easy way to feed lots of people breakfast with very little prep.

Provided by Rick

Categories     French Toast

Time 9h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cubed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
12 eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Spread the French bread cubes and cream cheese cubes evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; pour mixture over bread and cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 307.1 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 428.5 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread that is slightly stale. This will help the French toast bake to hold its shape and not become soggy.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a 13x9 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • You can use any type of milk in this recipe, but whole milk will give you the richest and creamiest results.
  • If you don't have vanilla extract, you can use 1 teaspoon of almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Be sure to whisk the eggs and milk together until they are well combined. This will help prevent the French toast bake from curdling.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the bread absorb the egg mixture and cook evenly.
  • Bake the French toast bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  • Serve the French toast bake warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

French toast bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's a great way to use up leftover bread, and it can be customized to your liking with different toppings. Whether you like it simple with just butter and syrup, or you prefer to load it up with fruit, nuts, and whipped cream, French toast bake is sure to please everyone at the table.

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