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Decadent. Maple-y. Vanilla-y. Delicious. GET IN YOUR BELLY! This gorgeous Baked French Toast recipe is the real deal.  Delightfully flavored french toast, topped with a sweet/nutty/crunchy topping, be warned – you will get addicted!!

 
 

 

Okay, you’re going to need to make this. Since the first time I made it, experimenting with different flavored maple syrups to use – now,  any time I say “what shall we eat for breakfast?” I get a resounding “BAKED FRENCH TOAST” in response.

I mean, I’m also saying it – but the husband and kids are super loud about it.

I mean… come on.

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If you’re not already sold on this idea, how about this? You can make this ahead, let it hang in the fridge overnight – and pop it in the oven the next morning. Ta-Da! Breakfast is served!! 

This little guy (a willing model – the very patient, very eager-to-eat-but-will-let-me-take-pics-if-it-means-he-gets-to-chow-down, H) is a HUGE fan and begins his campaign for baked french toast on a Friday night. Begging me to make it ahead so he can enjoy a Saturday breakfast. 

Truth be told – I make it on a Sunday sometimes, for a great way to start a Monday. Most Mondays I can barely get them out of bed, but just telling them “baked french toast” is enough for them to get up, dressed and at the table as quick as they can.  I’m not going to mention/judge the outfits chosen in haste to get to the table…… he’s probably not wearing pants in this picture. #momlife

 

Ingredients in Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast

Baked french toast ingredients

How to make Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast:

(full printable recipe below)

  1. Grease an 8×8 baking pan with butter or baking spray.
  2. Cut the bread into triangles, and arrange in the baking pan.
  3. In a measuring jug, whisk together the eggs, half and half, maple syrup and salt.
  4. Pour the mixture over the bread.
  5. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  6. Heat the oven to 350F.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
  8. Sprinkle topping over the bread.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on the top and set.
  10. Allow to cool slightly.
  11. Cut into slices, and serve.
  12. Devour.
 

 

Kylee’s Notes for Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast

  • Use a vanilla infused maple syrup
  • If you can find one, a cinnamon infused maple syrup really dials up the cinnamon flavor
  • Switch out the white bread for whole wheat!
  • Use walnuts instead of pecans (if that’s what you have)
  • Make a double batch. Trust me.

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5 from 13 votes
Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast
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Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Resting time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Decadent. Maple-y. Vanilla-y. Delicious. GET IN YOUR BELLY! This gorgeous Baked French Toast recipe is the real deal. Delightfully flavored french toast, topped with a sweet/nutty/crunchy topping, be warned - you will get addicted!!
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 467 kcal
Author: Kylee
Ingredients
  • 12 slices bread cut into triangles
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups half and half
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Topping
  • 2 Tbs dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs raw sugar
  • 2-3 Tbs chopped pecans
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
  1. Grease an 8x8 baking pan with butter or baking spray.
  2. Cut the bread into triangles, and arrange in the baking pan.
  3. In a measuring jug, whisk together the eggs, half and half, maple syrup and salt.
  4. Pour the mixture over the bread.
  5. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  6. Heat the oven to 350F.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
  8. Sprinkle topping over the bread.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on the top and set.
  10. Allow to cool slightly.
  11. Cut into slices, and serve.
  12. Devour.
Recipe Notes

Kylee's Notes for Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast

  • Use a vanilla infused maple syrup
  • If you can find one, a cinnamon infused maple syrup really dials up the cinnamon flavor
  • Switch out the white bread for whole wheat!
  • Use walnuts instead of pecans (if that's what you have)
  • Make a double batch. Trust me.
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Potassium 367mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 31g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 10.3%
Vitamin C 1.1%
Calcium 24.6%
Iron 14.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Update: This post was originally posted in May of  2018 and has been updated to improve the reader experience. The recipe remains the same!

 

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  3. so this is how I get my boyfriend out of bed. So much tastier than yelling! This sounds awesome! I love maple syrup – I totally have to try this kind.

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  5. my son really loves baked french toast and I like your version very much. He is spending some time visiting this week and I am going to surprise him with this recipe thank you very much I am sure he will love it!

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  6. I have to admit, my french toast never seems to turn out when I make it in a pan on the stove top. I love that this recipe is more of a casserole style. I think this is the way I need to go! Thanks for the amazing recipe!

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  7. My kids love French toast, who wouldn’t right? This looks so perfect. I love the combination of Maple with brown sugar. Such a wonderful flavor. I bet the kids enjoyed this, mine sure would.

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  9. It’s always a struggle for me to think of creative breakfast meals for during the week but this looks delicious and easy! French toast is such a wonderful meal, and the vanilla infused maple syrup sounds out of this world! Thanks for the fun facts as well!

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  10. Ahh it’s been ages since I’ve had French Toast and yours looks absolutely divine! I still have trouble getting out of bed in the morning :p I would love waking up to this…I bet is smells fantastic baking too! <3

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  11. I feel like I need to have a gallon of that syrup! What an awesome recipe .. I love french toast and kicking it up a notch with the maple and vanilla definitely makes this a Sunday morning must-have!

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  12. That is delicious! i want to make some
    Now! Beautifully baked bread with that delicious topping, looks way too gorgeous ❤️ I love the idea of making it Saturday night and magical breakfast on Sunday morning, love it!

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  13. When I used to make French Toast for my kids I always saved me one or two slices. But your recipe sounds so much better than what I used to make. I’m saving your recipe for when the grandsons come over.

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  14. I am obsessed with this maple syrup! I need to give this french toast a try for Sunday brunch!

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  15. Made this for a beginning of the school year teachers’ breakfast and it was gone before I could try a serving. However, I did find a spoonful left and tried it for the first time. It was marvelous. Certainly a “keeper”. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  16. This recipe is definitely addicting! I love the maple flavor and the nutty crunchy topping! Definitely a breakfast favorite at my house,

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