Make-Ahead French Toast Bake

You'll save time in the morning when you plan ahead and prepare this easy make-ahead French toast bake with sourdough bread and a sweet, sugary topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 387 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 8 large eggs
• 1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cubed
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread bread cubes evenly in a greased 9x13-inch pan.

Step 3

Mix eggs, milk, sugar, cream, and vanilla together in a bowl. Pour evenly over the bread and and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for topping together in a medium bowl. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 5

Sprinkle topping over bread-egg mixture and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and to desired consistency, 45 minutes to 1 hour.