This delicious overnight French toast recipe reminds me of a cross between crème brulée and a very moist, custardy bread pudding. Serve it with butter, maple syrup, and a side of bacon for a scrumptious breakfast that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 loaf French bread , sliced 1-inch thick
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
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1
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place bread slices in the prepared baking dish, overlapping slices as needed.
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2
Place eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly with a rotary beater or whisk. Pour mixture over bread, making sure all slices are moistened. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
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3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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