French Bread French Toast
This is a recipe that has to sit up for 8-24 hours in the fridge before we cook it so this is perfect for your dinner tonight, I love breakfast for dinner, or for tomorrow. Feeds a lot of people, so if you have family or guest staying over, get this ready today and cook it tomorrow. It’s easy to make and incredibly delicious!
STEP 1 ingredients:
- 1 large French baguette
- 8 eggs
- 3 cups half n half
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbs brown sugar
STEP 2 ingredients:
- 8 tbs butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbs maple syrup
STEP-1 directions:
Butter a 9×13 Pyrex or similar baking dish. Cut the bread into 1″ slices and place in the baking dish like I did in the photo. In a bowl combine the half n half, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and using a mixer, mix everything together. Pour this over the bread cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge 8 hours to 24 hours.
STEP-2 directions:
One hour before baking.
Put 8 tablespoons of butter in a bowl then add 1 cup lt brown sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla and 2 tbs of maple syrup. Let this sit at room temp for 1 hour then mix this all together. Using a spoon scoop this onto the French toast slices, a little on each slice. Bake for 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven and until golden brown.
Serve with warm maple syrup.
You are gonna love this recipe, it’s simple to make and who doesn’t love french toast, any time of the day! So good.
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