French Toast Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 croissants, sliced in half lengthwise
02 - 5 eggs, large
03 - 1 cup half-and-half
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla
05 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
06 - Zest from one orange
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
08 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
10 - Powdered sugar for dusting
11 - Fresh berries to serve with
12 - Whipped cream for topping
13 - Extra maple syrup for drizzling

# Instructions:

01 - Coat a 13x9 pan with butter or nonstick spray
02 - Combine the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, zest, salt, maple syrup, and Grand Marnier in a large bowl and whisk until blended
03 - Submerge halved croissants in the custard until soaked through, then lay them into the prepared pan
04 - Cover the dish and chill in the fridge for up to a day
05 - Let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature, then bake in an oven preheated to 375°F for 25–30 minutes until the top looks golden brown

# Notes:

01 - Good to make the night ahead
02 - Skip Grand Marnier if preferred
03 - You can customize the toppings

Back