Oven French Toast

Elevate your breakfast game with this decadent Oven French Toast recipe, a hassle-free twist on the classic morning favorite. Featuring thick-sliced brioche or challah soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, heavy cream, and warm cinnamon, this dish bakes to golden perfection in just 45 minutes. Prepare it the night before for an effortless make-ahead breakfast, perfect for holidays or weekend brunches. The buttery, caramelized edges and custard-soft center pair beautifully with optional toppings like maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries. With simple prep and indulgent flavors, this baked French toast is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 slices Thick-sliced bread (e.g., brioche or challah)
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0 Optional: Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Arrange the bread slices in the prepared baking dish in an overlapping shingle pattern, or lay them flat in a single layer if preferred.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring every piece is well-soaked. Gently press the bread down with a spatula to help it absorb more of the custard mixture.

Step 5

Let the dish sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes or refrigerate overnight if making in advance.

Step 6

Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the bread slices.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. Check occasionally to avoid overbaking.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the French toast to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with optional toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1406.7 grams (1406.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2758

Total Fat 122.20g	157%
Saturated Fat 62.00g	310%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 1462mg	487%
Sodium 3294mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 314.40g	114%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 173.20g
Protein 86.80g	174%

Vitamin D 461IU	2304%
Calcium 1021mg	79%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 1629mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 46.5%