Simple French Toast Bake

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Refrigerated

  • 6 Eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 3/8 cup Butter

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of Pillsbury French Bread, baked according to package instructions
• 1 cup brown sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp melted butter, divided
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (2%) milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon, divided

Directions

• Combine 1/4 cup melted butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir just until combined. Spread mixture in the bottom of an 8 x 8 baking pan, into an even layer.
• Top the brown sugar mixture with evenly sliced french bread, stacking them slightly on top of each other and in three rows. Set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Whisk until smooth and combined. Ladle the egg mixture over the top of the bread, making sure to cover any dry bread.
• In another small dish combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the top of the french toast casserole, then drizzle with the remaining 2 tbsp melted butter. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
• Before serving, remove french toast bake from the fridge and set on counter while oven preheats to 350 degrees F. Remove plastic wrap. Combine 2 tbsp sugar and remaining 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon in a small dish and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard has set.
• Let cool slightly before slicing and serving with fresh whipped cream, berries and maple syrup. Enjoy!