French Toast Bake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 loaf sourdough or french bread

8 large eggs

2 cups milk

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 Tablespoons vanilla extract

TOPPING

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Cut bread into cubes and then evenly distribute in the pan.
In a medium sized bowl mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add nutmeg if desired. Add butter pieces and cut them into the dry mixture until mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in a Ziploc in the fridge.
When ready to bake the casserole, preheat oven to 350° F. Remove casserole from the fridge and sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, more bread pudding texture. Bake 1 hour or more for a firmer, less liquid texture.
Scoop out individual portions. Top with powdered and drizzle with maple syrup.