Creme Brulee French Toast Casserole

Decadent Vanilla Bean French Toast Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and place the cubed French bread evenly in the dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt.
3. Pour the mixture over the bread, pressing the bread down to absorb the liquid.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. To make the topping, combine 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and diced butter in a bowl.
7. Mix with a fork or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Sprinkle over the soaked bread.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp.
10. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes + overnight soaking
Kcal: 560 kcal | Servings: 8 servings