Description
Start your holiday celebrations with a warm, cozy dish that wraps your family in flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. This Christmas Morning Brioche French Toast Bake features fluffy brioche soaked in a creamy custard, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for busy mornings, this delectable treat is easy to prepare ahead of time and brings loved ones together around the breakfast table. Every bite is a hug on a plate, making it an unforgettable festive tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread (about 12 slices)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice brioche into thick slices (about 1 inch) and arrange half in the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the brioche slices, ensuring each piece is soaked.
- Let soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg