Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 loaf day old French bread
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (chilled)

Instruction

  • The night before you want to bake and serve this French toast, prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by generously greasing it with butter.
  • Cut the loaf of French bread into 1-inch cubes and place into baking dish, spreading evenly.
  • Into a medium bowl, break open the eggs.
  • Add the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix well to combine.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the bread.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • The topping can be prepared either the night before and placed in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or made the morning of baking which is what I did.