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.
Decadent. Maple-y. Vanilla-y. Delicious. GET IN YOUR BELLY! Delightfully flavored french toast, topped with a sweet/nutty/crunchy topping, be warned - you will get addicted!! Click To Tweet
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……
Want a bite?
Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast is super easy, see?
Kylee’s Notes for Vanilla Maple Baked French Toast
- Use the Cinnamon Infused Maple Syrup to really dial up the cinnamon flavor
- Use the Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup for a more adult flavor (dare you to swig out of the bottle)
- Use walnuts instead of pecans (if that’s what you have)
- Make a double batch. Trust me.
- 10-12 slices of bread cut into triangles
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups half and half
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tbs brown sugar
- 1 Tbs raw sugar
- 2-3 Tbs chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Grease an 8x8 baking pan with butter or baking spray.
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Cut the bread into triangles, and arrange in the baking pan.
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In a measuring jug, whisk together the eggs, half and half, maple syrup and salt.
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Pour the mixture over the bread.
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Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
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Heat the oven to 350F.
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In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
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Sprinkle topping over the bread.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on the top and set.
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Allow to cool slightly.
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Cut into slices, and serve.
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Devour.
Kate says
My oldest has been asking for French toast almost every morning!
Kylee says
Let him have it, Kate!
Barb Webb says
Certainly looks like your adorable son is enjoying the French toast! I know I would! Awesome recipe to go with these amazing syrups!
Danielle says
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.
2pots2cook says
Cannot resist ! Thank you !
Claudia Lamascolo says
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!
Jodi says
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!
Veena Azmanov says
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.
Wanda Lopez says
We love french toast and can see this as a perfect Mother’s Day brunch.
Tina says
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!
Tammy says
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
Heather says
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!
Priya Srinivasan says
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!
Marisa Franca says
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.
Reesa Lewandowski says
I am obsessed with this maple syrup! I need to give this french toast a try for Sunday brunch!
Jan Scott says
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.
Kylee says
I really need to make this more often – I love it so much too!!