Best 3 Baked French Toast New Orleans Style Recipes

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**Baked French Toast, New Orleans Style: A Culinary Journey to the Big Easy**

Indulge in the flavors of the vibrant city of New Orleans with our delectable Baked French Toast, a classic brunch dish elevated with New Orleans-inspired flair. This culinary treasure combines the richness of brioche bread, the sweetness of a custard-like egg mixture, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover three unique recipes that capture the essence of this New Orleans specialty: the Traditional Baked French Toast, a timeless delight; the Blueberry Baked French Toast, bursting with juicy blueberries; and the decadent Bananas Foster Baked French Toast, featuring caramelized bananas and a luxurious rum sauce. Each recipe offers a distinct flavor profile, ensuring an unforgettable brunch experience. Embark on a culinary adventure and let the flavors of New Orleans enchant you with every bite.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BEST OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Easy make-ahead French toast.

Provided by Ginny Thompson Oakley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 slices sandwich bread
6 eggs
½ cup milk
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread any remaining melted butter over bottom of dish.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over melted butter.
  • Arrange bread in two layers over brown sugar mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 171.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 421.1 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

PAIN PERDU: NEW ORLEANS STYLE FRENCH TOAST



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Pain perdu-or lost bread-is a Cajun-style French toast; this version is made with a little vanilla, sugar, and thick slices of day-old bread.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Breakfast     Snack     Brunch     Bread

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing
8 slices day-old bread
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Honey, to taste
Syrup, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 F. Generously butter a large baking sheet.
  • If desired, remove the crusts from bread slices and discard them or reserve them for another use. Set the bread aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs with salt, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Pour into a flat-bottomed dish large enough to accommodate a few slices of the bread.
  • Place the bread slices into the dish to soak up some of the egg mixture, a few at a time. Turn with a spatula and let them soak on the other side, but not too long, or they will be too saturated and difficult to turn. Gently remove the soaked bread slices to the buttered baking sheet and continue with the remaining bread slices. Spoon any remaining egg mixture over the slices.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the pain perdu for 15 to 20 minutes, turning after the first 10 minutes to brown on both sides.
  • Serve immediately with melted butter and your favorite honey or syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 32 g, Sodium 412 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 54 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

NEW ORLEANS STYLE FRENCH TOAST



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Spicy, creamy and tasty. Serve with a cup of cafe au lait. Source: unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
pinch salt
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. allspice
12 thick slices day old french bread, (use a regular sized loaf, not the skinny baguette type
6 tbsp. butter, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and allspice. Soak bread slices in custard mixture for at least 30 minutes or til completely saturated.
  • 2. Melt a few tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bread in batches and lightly brown, about 2 minutes per side. Don't cook too dark, as additional browning will occur in oven.
  • 3. Transfer to lightly buttered, foil lined baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove and turn each slice over. Put back in oven for another 10 to 15 minutes or til browned and the bread springs back when tested with a finger. Serve at once. Face: The thrifty French, who pride themselves on the short life of their bread, are believed to have invented French toast as a way of using up bread that is no longer fresh. The french name for this tasty morsel is pain perdu, or "lost bread."

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread for the French toast, such as a thick-sliced challah or brioche. This will help the toast to be sturdy and able to hold up to the custard mixture.
  • Make sure the custard mixture is fully absorbed into the bread before cooking. This will help the toast to be evenly cooked and flavorful.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat so that it has time to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Baked French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd, as it can be made ahead of time and reheated. This New Orleans-style baked French toast is a particularly decadent version of the classic dish, with its rich custard mixture and topping of powdered sugar. Whether you are looking for a special occasion breakfast or a simple weekend brunch, this baked French toast is sure to please everyone at the table.

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