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Glazed French Toast Brunch Bake

Glazed French Toast Brunch Bake

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Make your morning extra special with this easy, all-in-one Glazed French Toast Brunch Bake. It's quick and very simple to throw together for family or serve at a brunch party.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 3-quart casserole bakeware, 9 x 9 or any 2.5 - 3 quart baking pan (see notes below)
  • 1 Large Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cinnamon raisin bread, cubed into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup butter, small cubes for topping just before baking

Glaze:

  • 1/3 cup real maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter,
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, homemade, store-bought, or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Custard:

  • 1 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional

Optional Brown Sugar Topping:

  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar, homemade, store-bought, or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional

Instructions
 

  • Grease your 3 quart dish with butter, shortening, or non-stick spray and set aside.
  • Cut the bread into bite sized pieces and set aside while you make the glaze.
  • To make the glaze, add the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and orange zest to a small sauce pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and carefully melt together. Be sure to stir it often and watch so it doesn't burn.
    When it begins to bubble, turn off the heat and keep stirring until the bubbling stops. This is how you know the sugar is melted. Pour the glaze into your prepared dish.
    Glazed French Toast Brunch Bake
  • Next, prepare the custard. Whisk the eggs together and add the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, & cardamom. Whisk again until well incorporated.
  • Place the bread on top of the glaze in the dish. Slowly pour the custard over the bread. Set aside to rest so the custard can soak into the bread.
    Glazed French Toast Brunch Bake
  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 F and prepare the brown sugar topping if you would like to add it.
    When the oven is heated, add the optional topping and dot with the cubed butter.
    Glazed French Toast Brunch Bake
  • Place the casserole dish on top of a large baking sheet to prevent drips or spills. Bake on the middle rack for 35-45 minutes.* Use foil if needed to prevent burning. You will know when it is done when it is browned and there is no jiggle. Also the custard will not look wet.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve hot.

Notes

Nutritional Values and Servings are estimates only. 
Want a sprinkle of powdered sugar?  Powdered sugar gives this "casserole" the classic French Toast look. Looking for a "better for you" alternative? Check out my DIY Coconut Powdered Sugar!
*NOTE: if you are using a darker non-stick pan, adjust the baking time as needed to prevent burning. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 2mg
Keyword brunch bake, easy breakfast bake, easy french toast, french toast bake, french toast casserole, glazed french toast
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