How to Make Cinnamon French Toast Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like waking up to the warm and comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon French toast. This classic breakfast dish is a favorite among many, and for good reason. The combination of fluffy bread, aromatic cinnamon, and sweet syrup is enough to make anyone's mouth water. But what if I told you that you could take this beloved dish to the next level by turning it into a baked casserole?

That's right - this Cinnamon French Toast Bake takes all the traditional flavor...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 12 slices cinnamon raisin bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Bring white sugar, brown sugar, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat; boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Pour 1/3 of the mixture into a buttered 9x13-inch baking pan. Layer 1/2 of the bread slices on top of the mixture. Pour another 1/3 of the sugar mixture on top of the first layer of bread, then add remaining bread slices and set aside. Reserve remaining sugar mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together in a medium mixing bowl and pour over bread. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve with remaining glaze as syrup.
  • Nutrition

    407 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 124mg