Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe
If you want a tasty breakfast, try this Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe. It's like magic for your morning meal.
Ingredients
- 8 large Eggs
- 1 Loaf of bread (sliced into 1-inch cubes) (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- Fresh fruit (optional)
- Butter (for greasing)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly spread bread cubes in the dish.
- Beat eggs until light and frothy.
- Mix in milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, covering evenly.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight with plastic wrap.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Uncover and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use strong bread like brioche or challah for the perfect mix of soft and chewy.
- Use enough vanilla. It makes the dish smell great.