Maple French Toast Recipe
Elevate your favorite breakfast with the rich, sweet flavors and dessert-like streusel topping of this irresistible maple french toast!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup maple syrup plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
- A pinch of salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
Maple Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter cubed
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the bread evenly in the dish.1 loaf French bread
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour evenly over the bread, ensuring every piece is soaked.6 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, A pinch of salt
- Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb (or cover and refrigerate overnight for a make-ahead option).
- Top with cubed cream cheese8 ounces cream cheese
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole.1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold butter, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, A pinch of salt
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. For a softer texture, bake for about 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 496mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 5mg
