ONE-PAN FRENCH TOAST

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Keep kitchen clutter to a minimum with this self-saucing breakfast bake. Recipe courtesy Debbie Wong.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Brunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, very thinly sliced
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
kosher salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1 loaf challah, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices (lightly toasted or a day old)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 cups mixed berries, such as raspberries, blackberries and strawberries
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped for serving

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 sticks butter, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to maintain a brisk simmer and continue cooking until thickened and slightly reduced, 3 minutes more. Transfer to an 8" x 8" baking dish and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large measuring cup, whisk to combine eggs, milk, cream, remaining 3 tablespoons maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt. Place challah in two layers on top of syrup in baking dish, ripping pieces to fill spaces if necessary. Pour milk mixture over challah. Let sit one hour, flipping the top pieces of challah 2-3 times, to help custard saturate slices.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Distribute remaining 3 tablespoons butter slices on top of bread and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Place baking dish on a parchment-lined baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until puffed, golden, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • While French toast bakes, combine berries, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Toss to combine and set aside to macerate.
  • Remove french toast from oven and scoop, serving with pan syrup and macerated berries. If desired, serve with additional syrup and lightly whipped, unsweetened cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.9, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 225.1, Sodium 467.1, Carbohydrate 77.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 32.1, Protein 11.9

Kyree Smith
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This recipe is a winner! The french toast was cooked evenly and was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Noman Ali
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The french toast was so good and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Malak Ayman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the french toast turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Colleen Strader
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I loved this recipe! The french toast was so fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Belaiy
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This was a great recipe! The french toast was cooked perfectly and the cinnamon sugar topping was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Selfish Man
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the custard mixture next time. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would recommend it to others.


Cece Richardson
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I was skeptical about making french toast in a pan, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. The toast was cooked evenly and was just as good as if I had made it in a griddle. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Junaid Mughal
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This recipe is a keeper! The french toast was light, fluffy, and perfectly golden brown. The custard mixture was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.


Dina Nath Das
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I've made french toast many times before, but this recipe was by far the best. The toast was so fluffy and flavorful, and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect touch. My family loved it!


America Got Talent
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This was my first time making french toast in a pan and it was so easy! I loved that I didn't have to use a griddle or a lot of butter. The french toast was cooked evenly and was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again!