Description
A festive and delicious casserole perfect for Christmas morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the cubed French bread to the egg mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in berries or nuts.
- Can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Christmas French Toast Casserole