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A rich and indulgent Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole that combines the classic flavors of crème brûlée with the comforting texture of French toast.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 loaf 16 ounces French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. Add the cubed French bread to the egg mixture, gently folding to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter. Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and melted butter. Drizzle this mixture over the top of the bread.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with additional milk.
  • For a flavor twist, add a teaspoon of almond extract or mix in fresh berries before baking.

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