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Overnight French Toast Bake

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A make-ahead French toast bake with sourdough bread soaked in a cinnamon custard, baked to perfection and served warm with maple syrup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf sourdough bread (stale or a day old is best)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk (whole or 2% work fine)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces for dotting
  • Pure maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Cut the sourdough into roughly 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the custard evenly over the bread, pressing lightly to absorb the liquid.
  4. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight.
  5. The next morning, uncover and sprinkle the top with remaining cinnamon and a little extra sugar. Dot with small pieces of butter.
  6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set but slightly custardy.
  7. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes

For extra richness, use half-and-half or a mix of milk and cream. Adjust sugar to taste; consider serving with syrup.

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