Simple French Toast Bake

I’m going to help you step up your breakfast/brunch game with this Simple French Toast Bake!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to show mom how much you care than with a super delicious breakfast!?

This french toast bake is filled with maple syrup, cinnamon and brown sugar. The egg mixture that makes the french toast is lightly sweetened and baked to perfection to give it a silky custard texture on the bottom, while the top is buttery and slightly crisp. When served with berries and whipped cream, it’s the perfect breakfast!

INGREDIENTS

1 loaf of Pillsbury French Bread, baked according to package instructions

1 cup brown sugar, divided

1/4 cup + 2 tbsp melted butter, divided

6 large eggs

1 1/2 cups (2%) milk

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARE THE NIGHT BEFORE SERVING

• Combine 1/4 cup melted butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir just until combined. Spread mixture in the bottom of an 8″ x 8″ baking pan, into an even layer.
• Top the brown sugar mixture with evenly sliced french bread, stacking them slightly on top of each other and in three rows. Set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Whisk until smooth and combined. Ladle the egg mixture over the top of the bread, making sure to cover any dry bread.
• For full instructions please see : iwashyoudry.com

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