OVERNIGHT GINGERBREAD FRENCH TOAST

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I made this the first time on Christmas morning, and the whole family decided it would be an annual keeper! Perfect for when you don't want to spend lots of time in the kitchen. Serve with butter and maple syrup.

Provided by Oshija

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup butter
1 loaf French bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices
½ cup milk, or as needed
3 eggs
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. .
  • Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray pan lightly with cooking spray.
  • Arrange bread slices in baking dish, either flat and tightly fit together, or standing at an angle and slightly overlapping if necessary.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, molasses, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in melted butter.
  • Pour milk and egg mixture over bread, turning to ensure slices are evenly moistened on both sides. Cover dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove baking dish from refrigerator, uncover, and baste bread slices with any excess liquid in the pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until slices are firm and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove baking dish from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 618.2 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

Tharusha Chamoth
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this French toast was surprisingly good. The gingerbread flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the bread was cooked perfectly. I'd definitely make this again.


Md Hafij
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This French toast is easy to make and absolutely delicious. The gingerbread flavor is perfect, and the bread is cooked evenly throughout. I served it with maple syrup and butter, and it was a real treat.


Jibon Jibonhossain
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This is the perfect French toast recipe for a winter morning. The gingerbread flavor is warm and inviting, and the bread is so cozy and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amaad Kabeer
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I've made this French toast several times now, and it's always a hit. The gingerbread flavor is subtle and delicious, and the bread is always perfectly cooked. I love serving this with fresh berries and whipped cream.


Mdkioum Shakir
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. The gingerbread flavor is unique and festive, and the bread is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Arslan Khan
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I made this French toast for my family's Christmas brunch, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the gingerbread flavor, and the bread was so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Magdaline Peter
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This French toast is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tohin Howladar
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this French toast was surprisingly good. The gingerbread flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the bread was cooked perfectly. I'd definitely make this again.


Angel Holt
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This French toast is easy to make and absolutely delicious. The gingerbread flavor is perfect, and the bread is cooked evenly throughout. I served it with maple syrup and butter, and it was a real treat.


Officialmanmute
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This is the perfect French toast recipe for a winter morning. The gingerbread flavor is warm and inviting, and the bread is so cozy and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


SIYANDA MSIBI
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I've made this French toast several times now, and it's always a hit. The gingerbread flavor is subtle and delicious, and the bread is always perfectly cooked. I love serving this with fresh berries and whipped cream.


Baliddawa Paddy
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. The gingerbread flavor is unique and festive, and the bread is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rasidul Hasan
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I made this French toast for my holiday brunch, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the gingerbread flavor, and the bread was so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


bryce mitchell
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This French toast is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Opans khan054
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my French toast turned out perfectly. The gingerbread flavor was subtle and delicious, and the bread was cooked evenly throughout. I served it with maple syrup and whipped cream, and it was a real treat.


Fareed Alloos
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This is the best French toast I've ever had! The gingerbread flavor is amazing, and the bread is so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Cecil Driggers
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I'm so glad I did! The flavors are subtle and perfectly balanced. The bread is also perfectly cooked, with a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.


Tumwesimire Miria
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This French toast is da BOMB! The gingerbread flavor is amazing, and the bread is so soft and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


M Jutt
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This overnight gingerbread French toast was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the bread was so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.