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Ingredients
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- 1 loaf French bread or thick Texas toast
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (for topping)
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13 baking dish with softened butter or cooking spray.
- Slice French bread into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange in the dish.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl, then add half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring each is covered. Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Flip the bread to coat evenly with the egg mixture.
- Combine topping ingredients and mix until crumbly, then apply evenly to the bread.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden.
Notes
Sturdy bread like French or Texas toast is ideal for soaking.
Consider adding fruits like bananas or blueberries for extra flavor.
Double the recipe for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg