FRENCH TOAST CUSTARD

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I usually make this dish for brunch, but it's also wonderful for breakfast or dinner. Guests have said it just melts in their mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

8 to 10 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

Brush both sides of bread with butter; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat eggs and yolks. Add milk, cream, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg; mix well. Pour over the bread slices. Cover and chill overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.