TEXAS FRENCH TOAST BAKE

I suppose “French” toast isn’t Texan.  But this scrumptious French Toast Bake is big and hearty, just like Texas. Everyone asks for this recipe, so here it is. Easy, make-ahead, and a crowd pleaser every time.

What makes this French Toast Bake superb is the use of a fresh loaf (not frozen) of Texas Toast, in place of regular sliced bread.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 entire loaf (1 lb, 12 oz) Texas Toast (Not frozen. Don’t use other breads.)

4 large eggs

1 1/2 cup whole milk

1 TB vanilla extract

2 TB light brown sugar, mixed with 2 tsp cinnamon

Powdered sugar for sprinkling

Real maple syrup for serving, if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

• Put butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Add 1 cup brown sugar and stir until well incorporated Pour into bottom of a greased 9×13 pan, spreading mixture evenly.
• Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla until incorporated. Set aside.
• Lay a single layer of Texas Toast in pan, cutting pieces to fit if needed. Spoon 1 cup of egg mixture evenly over bread. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Repeat with second layer, using up the rest of egg mixture over that layer, and ending with a sprinkling of brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Try to get the custard evenly soaked into the bread slices.
• For full instructions please see : www.chewoutloud.com

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