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Gingerbread French Toast Bake

Gingerbread French Toast Bake: A Cozy Holiday Morning Treat

This Gingerbread French Toast Bake brings nostalgic holiday flavors to your breakfast table, perfect for Christmas morning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 10-11 oz French Bread cubed
  • 1 cup Cream or milk for a lighter version
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/4 cup Molasses essential for classic flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Cloves or allspice as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger fresh ginger can be used
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon or allspice if needed
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 5 large Eggs consider extra yolks for richness
For the Eggnog Syrup
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar granulated sugar can be used
  • 1 cup Eggnog non-dairy options are available
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg optional but recommended
  • 1/4 tsp Clove optional
  • 1 tsp Vanilla optional for aroma

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the cubed French bread in the dish evenly.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add cream, sugar, molasses, ground cloves, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Press down gently to ensure all pieces are well-soaked.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  5. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, and spices in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  6. Let the bake cool slightly before serving warm, drizzled with eggnog syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Assemble the bake the night before to save time. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly.

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