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Baked French Toast Recipe

by | May 17, 2018 | Recipes

 
This Baked French Toast is a cozy, crowd-pleasing classic with a delicious twist — the bottom layer of pure maple syrup caramelizes beautifully as it bakes, creating a sticky, sweet crust that makes every bite irresistible.

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Perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunches, or feeding a hungry family. Just assemble the night before, pop it in the oven, and wake up to golden, custardy French toast with zero flipping required!Why You’ll Love This Baked French Toast

  • Make-ahead friendly — assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
  • Rich, custardy texture with a caramelized maple bottom.
  • Feeds a crowd — serves 8 generously.
  • Customizable — easy to add berries, chocolate chips, or nuts.
  • Uses simple pantry staples.
serves 8 
1 cup/250ml pure maple syrup                                
 1 1/2 cups/375ml milk
 1 pound/450ml loaf French bread, cut into 2 inch/5cm thick slices
 4 large eggs
3 large egg whites
2 teaspoons/20ml vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon/3ml ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon/1ml ground nutmeg  

 

Preheat oven to 350F/175C/Gas 4
 
Spray large baking dish with cooking spray.  Pour syrup in bottom of dish.  Arrange bread slices on top of syrup.  Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.  Mix well.  Pour over bread slices, generously soaking the bread.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or bake immediately.
 
Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.  Serve with additional syrup or powder sugar if you like.

Pro Tips for the Best Baked French Toast

  • Day-old bread is key — Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard better without falling apart. If your bread is fresh, dry it out in a 300°F oven for 15–20 minutes.
  • Make it your own — Add fresh blueberries, sliced bananas, chopped pecans, or dark chocolate chips before baking.
  • Dairy-free option — Use almond milk or oat milk and a plant-based butter spray.
  • Leftovers — Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven.
  • Scaling — This recipe doubles easily for larger crowds.

This baked French toast turns an ordinary morning into something special. The maple-soaked bottom, spiced custard, and soft-yet-crispy edges create the perfect balance of flavors and textures.Ready to make your mornings easier and tastier? Try this recipe and let us know how it turned out!Have you made this Baked French Toast yet? Share your favorite toppings or variations in the comments below. Tag us

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on social media — we’d love to see your breakfast spread!Classic comfort food made simple for busy mornings and special occasions.

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