Maple Bourbon French Toast Bake

A creative twist on traditional French toast, this Maple Bourbon French Toast Bake is a decadent and indulgent breakfast dish that combines the richness of maple syrup and the depth of bourbon with the softness of a baked bread pudding.

🛒 Ingredients

• 6 cups Challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 eggs large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp bourbon whiskey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp confectioners' sugar
• chopped fresh parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, granulated sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss until the bread is evenly coated with the egg mixture.

3. 3

   Step 3: Pour the melted butter over the bread mixture and toss until the bread is well coated.

4. 4

   Step 4: Pour the bread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

5. 5

   Step 5: Bake the bread pudding for 25-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and set.

6. 6

   Step 6: Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7: Dust the bread pudding with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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   Step 8: Serve the bread pudding warm, topped with additional maple syrup and bourbon if desired.

💡 Pro Tips

To ensure that the bread pudding is evenly coated with the egg mixture, toss the bread cubes gently but thoroughly after adding them to the bowl. To prevent the bread pudding from becoming too crispy on top, cover it with foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

📊 Nutrition per Serving