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Baked French Toast with Caramel Sauce

Baked French Toast with Caramel Sauce

Jennifer Ryan
Wake up to sweet bliss with this baked French toast with caramel sauce, it's gooey, golden, and perfect for cozy mornings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8
Calories 509 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For the French Toast:

For the Caramel Sauce:

For Garnish:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and butter an 8.10-inch (20.25cm) baking dish.
    Text displaying the temperature 175°C and 347°F for preheating the oven.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, milk, and cinnamon until smooth.
    4 Large Eggs, 396 Grams Sweetened condensed milk, 120  Milliliters Whole milk, ½ Teaspoon Ground cinnamon
    A mixing bowl containing a creamy mixture with cinnamon and a whisk.
  • Dip each slice of brioche (or sliced soft bread) quickly into the egg mixture to coat, then arrange the slices neatly in the prepared baking dish. Do not let the bread soak, brioche absorbs quickly.
    1 Brioche loaf
    Sliced bread arranged in a baking dish, ready for baked French toast.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together. Stir constantly until the sauce is smooth and slightly bubbly, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
    200 Grams Salted butter, 250 Grams Brown sugar, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
    Brown sugar and butter in a saucepan, ready for caramel sauce preparation.
  • Pour the warm sauce evenly over the brioche in the baking dish.
    Sliced baked French toast topped with a rich caramel sauce.
  • Place the dish on a baking tray to catch any drips and bake uncovered for 30-38 minutes until golden on top and set in the middle.
    Baked French toast arranged in a dish, topped with caramel sauce.
  • Allow the dish to cool for 10-15 minutes. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh or frozen berries.
    2 Tablespoons Powdered sugar, 150 Grams Fresh mixed berries
    Baked French toast topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, dusted with powdered sugar.

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Use a cookie sheet under the baking dish to prevent sugary sauce from bubbling over in the oven.
  • Don't soak the brioche slices too long, as they'll fall apart easily.
  • Want it extra custardy? Add one more egg to the mix.
  • Make it ahead: prep everything the night before (without sauce), cover, refrigerate, then add the sauce and bake in the morning.
  • Best served warm, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 8gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 1gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 910IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast ideas, caramel, cooked breakfast, easy breakfast, french toast, Mother's Day breakfast, Toast
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