Ingredients
– 6 tablespoons butter
– 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, corn syrup, or pancake syrup
– 6 to 8 slices French bread, 1-inch thick, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup half-and-half
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Sweetened whipped cream for serving
– Fresh strawberries or raspberries for serving
– Plant-based milk like oat milk
– Flaxseed mixture for vegan
– Gluten-free bread varieties
Instructions
1-First, melt the butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup together until the sugar dissolves, stirring to combine.
2-Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and spread the brown sugar mixture evenly across the bottom.
3-Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer over the mixture.
4-In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, and salt, then pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
5-Cover the pan and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours to let the bread soak up the flavors.
6-The next morning, remove from the refrigerator, uncover, and place in a cold oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
7-Optionally, for a caramel layer on top, bake for 20 minutes, flip the bread pieces with a flat spatula, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
8-Serve warm, topped with sweetened whipped cream and fresh berries.
Last Step:
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⏰ Make ahead for busy mornings; refrigerate overnight for best texture.
🍰 Flip servings for a syrupy caramel top presentation.
🍞 Adjust ingredients for softer texture or thicker bread; try croissants or frozen berries for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 8 to 10 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 326 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 116 mg