Baked Challah French Toast
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Cozy, comforting baked challah french toast is super simple to make but will wow at your next brunch!
Course:
Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
baked french toast, french toast casserole
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 483 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb challah bread, torn into 1 inch pieces (1 large loaf)
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sugar (+ 1 Tbsp sugar for topping)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup spiced rum (orange liqueur or 2 tsp vanilla extract can be substituted)
- confectioners sugar, fresh berries and maple syrup for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and generously grease a 9x13 baking dish.
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Tear the challah into 1 inch cubes and scatter in the baking dish.
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Whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, cream, salt, nutmeg and spiced rum.
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Pour the mixture over the challah, pressing lightly to soak.
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Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp sugar. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes until set, puffed and golden brown.
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Serve warm, sprinkled with confectioners sugar, berries and maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Challah French Toast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483
Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 260mg87%
Sodium 467mg20%
Potassium 241mg7%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1112IU22%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 176mg18%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.