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Christmas Brioche French Toast Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Christmas Brioche French Toast Bake is a festive, comforting breakfast casserole featuring rich, soft brioche bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for holiday mornings, it combines the sweetness of brown sugar and warmth of cinnamon with creamy custard soaked bread cubes for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Bread

  • 1 loaf brioche bread, cubed

Custard Mixture

  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and to help with even browning.
  2. Add bread cubes: Place the cubed brioche bread evenly into the greased baking dish, ensuring the bread is spread out well for custard absorption.
  3. Make the custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth, creating a flavorful custard base.
  4. Pour custard over bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the dish, then gently press the bread down to ensure it soaks up the custard well.
  5. Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
  6. Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve the French toast bake warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup for added sweetness.

Notes

  • For a more festive touch, consider adding dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or orange zest to the custard mixture before baking.
  • Let the bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving so it sets properly and is easier to cut.
  • This dish can be prepared the night before by assembling and refrigerating overnight, then baking in the morning.
  • Use stale or day-old brioche for best custard absorption without becoming too mushy.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or adding a drizzle of maple syrup on top after baking.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/christmas-brioche-french-toast-bake-recipe/