Baked French Bread
Sweet and comforting baked French bread with eggs, cream, spices, nuts, and maple syrup, perfect for brunch or a cozy dessert for family and friends.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Butter a large baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cut the French bread into 1-inch slices.
- Place the sliced bread in the baking dish in a single layer with sides touching.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread.
- Dot with softened butter and sprinkle with light brown sugar and chopped walnuts.
- Drizzle with maple syrup.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to soak.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until golden and set.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1185
kcal
59% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).