Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole
The French toast casserole is one of the most popular breakfast dishes, especially on the west coast. While the recipe may seem too complicated it’s actually quite simple to make. In this delicious recipe you will find how to make a breakfast that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 Challah loaf
- 8 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 5 cups Half-and-half or milk
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Grated orange zest
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- Confectioners’ sugar and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the challah loaf into 3-4 inch thick slices. Put the slices in a baking dish that measures 9x13x2 inches.
- Mix the eggs, honey, half-and-half, orange zest, vanilla, and salt together. Cover the bread slices with the mixture and soak for ten minutes.
- Pour enough hot water into a large roasting pan. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil tightly in the roasting pan. Score the foil a few times for steam to escape.
- Remove the aluminum foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bread puffs up. Let the baking dish cool for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle confectioners’ sugar lightly. Stir in maple syrup while still hot.
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