Name: LEMON FRENCH TOAST CUSTARD BAKE
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 8 h 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 10 slices french bread, 1 inch thick; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 eggs 2 egg yolks; 3 cups milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 zest of lemons; 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Description

This easy overnight Lemon French Toast Custard Bake is perfect for brunch. Serve with homemade lemon sauce bursting with bright, zesty citrus flavor.

Scale

Ingredients

8 to 10 slices french bread, 1 inch thick
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 eggs 2 egg yolks
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 zest of lemons
4 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

If using fresh bread, lay slices out to dry for a few hours.
Grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
Brush both sides of bread slices with butter and place in a single layer in baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks. Add milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
Pour custard mixture over the bread slices. Cover and chill overnight.
Remove bake from refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to baking.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until bread is puffy and golden.
Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with my fresh lemon sauce.

Keywords: overnight lemon custard french toast bake