It was my first time making it, but I didn't care so much as it was just for my family. Then it turned out my little one's godparents were going to join us for breakfast, so I was a little nervous about serving a first time recipe. But seeing as it was a recipe by Giada De Laurentiis, with some modifications from a very trusted friend, there was no way I could go wrong (I hoped!)
Overnight French Toast
Ingredients:
butter, for greasing
6 eggs
3 cups whole milk
3/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 lemon, zested
1 to 1-1/2 baguettes, cut into 1" cubes
3 apples, cored, peeled and chopped
Topping:
1 tbsp cinnamon
3 tbsp sugar
Directions:
1. Butter a 9x13" baking dish and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and lemon zest. Add the bread cubes and mix until coated. Stir in the apple chunks. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
3. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350F.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the topping. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the egg mixture in an even layer.
6. Bake for 45 - 55 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is set.
7. Spoon onto serving plates and drizzle with maple syrup (and more cinnamon sugar if you like!).
This recipe was a huge success!! There was no leftovers and everyone went for seconds (and even thirds!). With the whole rush of Christmas morning, I completely forgot to take a picture, but I will definitely be making this recipe again.
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| Photo of French Toast from Giada's recipe made with blueberries and not left overnight. |
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