Corner Bakery French Toast Recipe

Elevate your brunch game with this decadent Corner Bakery-inspired French Toast Casserole! Forget soggy French toast – this recipe creates a rich, custardy bread pudding that's incredibly soft and moist. Imagine thick slices of buttery bread soaked in a creamy vanilla-cinnamon custard, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for brunch, or even a delightful dessert, this Chicago Tribune-inspired recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 484.5 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Corner Bakery French Toast

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How to Make Corner Bakery French Toast

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  3. Arrange 3 slices of bread in the bottom of the pan, trimming to fit as needed.
  4. Layer another 3 slices of bread on top, trimming to fit.
  5. Arrange the remaining 8 slices of bread on top, shingling them in two rows.
  6. Gently press down on the bread to compact the layers.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
  8. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are well saturated.
  9. Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  12. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  13. Serve warm, drizzled with your favorite maple syrup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

74g

Carbs

17g