OVERNIGHT GINGERBREAD FRENCH TOAST

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I made this the first time on Christmas morning, and the whole family decided it would be an annual keeper! Perfect for when you don't want to spend lots of time in the kitchen. Serve with butter and maple syrup.

Provided by Oshija

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup butter
1 loaf French bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices
½ cup milk, or as needed
3 eggs
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. .
  • Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray pan lightly with cooking spray.
  • Arrange bread slices in baking dish, either flat and tightly fit together, or standing at an angle and slightly overlapping if necessary.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, molasses, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in melted butter.
  • Pour milk and egg mixture over bread, turning to ensure slices are evenly moistened on both sides. Cover dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove baking dish from refrigerator, uncover, and baste bread slices with any excess liquid in the pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until slices are firm and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove baking dish from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 618.2 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

Zahoor Sheeno
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This is the perfect gingerbread French toast recipe! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it.


shanicee moore
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This French toast was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk or cream next time.


QMS Abdul Wahab
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I followed the recipe exactly and my gingerbread French toast turned out perfectly. It was so delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Ernestina Nkrumah
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This French toast was delicious! The gingerbread flavor was perfect and the texture was fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rick Hare
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I'm not a fan of gingerbread, but I still enjoyed this French toast. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was good.


Amber
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast. It's a bit more work than your average French toast, but it's worth it.


zayd top
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I didn't have any molasses, so I substituted maple syrup. It turned out great! The French toast was still moist and flavorful.


Pratik Bhandari
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This French toast was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The gingerbread flavor was nice and the texture was good.


Simon “Si-Fi” Fisher
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I love this gingerbread French toast! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I especially love the crispy edges.


King Maker
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This gingerbread French toast is amazing! The flavor is perfect and the texture is so fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


CANDI Boni
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I followed the recipe exactly and my gingerbread French toast turned out perfectly. It was so delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Amin Faisal
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This is the best gingerbread French toast I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the texture is so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lindiwe Nkomo
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but this French toast was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make it again.


Katherine Young
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This gingerbread French toast was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I loved the crispy edges and the soft, fluffy inside. I will definitely be making this again.