Trader Joe's Overnight Brioche French Toast
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Overnight Brioche French Toast
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 1 loaf Trader Joe's Challah Braided Egg Bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for baking dish
For Serving
- as needed Trader Joe's 100% Pure Maple Syrup, warmed
- as needed fresh berries
- as needed powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Arrange the 1-inch thick slices of Trader Joe's Challah Braided Egg Bread in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. You may need to overlap them slightly or cut some to fit.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, making sure all pieces are thoroughly soaked. Gently press down on the bread to ensure it absorbs the custard.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours). This passive time allows the bread to fully absorb the custard, resulting in a richer, more tender French toast.
⏱️ 360 min
- 6
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed, golden brown, and set in the center. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, top with fresh berries, and drizzle generously with warm Trader Joe's 100% Pure Maple Syrup.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Overnight Brioche French Toast
For the French Toast
- 1 loaf Trader Joe's Challah Braided Egg Bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for baking dish
For Serving
- as needed Trader Joe's 100% Pure Maple Syrup, warmed
- as needed fresh berries
- as needed powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Arrange the 1-inch thick slices of Trader Joe's Challah Braided Egg Bread in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. You may need to overlap them slightly or cut some to fit.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, making sure all pieces are thoroughly soaked. Gently press down on the bread to ensure it absorbs the custard.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours). This passive time allows the bread to fully absorb the custard, resulting in a richer, more tender French toast.
⏱️ 360 min - 6
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed, golden brown, and set in the center. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, top with fresh berries, and drizzle generously with warm Trader Joe's 100% Pure Maple Syrup.
⏱️ 3 min