Easy French Toast Casserole

🧂 Ingredients

• 9 slices sturdy bread

  such as sourdough or a medium-sized baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream

  or substitute an additional ½ cup of milk
• 8 large eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup maple syrup

  brings a unique flavor twist, but can be substituted or omitted if not available
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

• 1 Begin by liberally buttering a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a flavorful
  golden crust upon baking. You can alternatively use oil if preferred.
• 2 In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, maple
  syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
• 3 Add the bread cubes to the mixture, immersing each piece to ensure it’s
  thoroughly soaked with the egg mixture.
• 4 Transfer the soaked bread and any remaining liquid into the prepared baking
  dish, distributing evenly across the dish.
• 5 Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or, if
  time permits, overnight. This allows the bread to absorb the flavors more
  deeply.
• 6 When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If the casserole was
  refrigerated overnight, allow it to sit at room temperature while the oven
  preheats.
• 7 Bake the French Toast for about 45-48 minutes, or until the top is beautifully
  golden.
• 8 Allow the bake to cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving to ensure it
  retains its structure when cut.

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