Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt ((a little less if using table salt))
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound loaf of french bread or cinnamon bread
  • 2 Tablespoons softened butter for greasing baking dish
  • 4 Tablespoons light brown sugar (, packed)
  • 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons cold butter

Instruction

  • Lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13'' baking dish. Cut bread into 1 inch chunks and place in dish.
  • Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cream and milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla and mix well. Pour evenly over the bread cubes.
  • Gently toss the bread around a little to make sure the top and bottom pieces all get dipped in the egg mixture. Spread out evenly, cover dish, and refrigerate overnight.
  • At this point you can quickly make the topping before hand, and leave it in the fridge overnight.