Easy Toast Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Cubed French bread, about half a loaf (8 ounces).
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1/2 cup of melted butter.
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Packed brown sugar, 1 cup.
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6 eggs, large.
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2 cups whole milk.
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Vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons.
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Cinnamon, divided (2 teaspoons total).
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Extra brown sugar for topping, 1 tablespoon.
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Optional: powdered sugar for decorating.
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 425°F. Use butter to coat a 13x9-inch pan.
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Gently heat butter and brown sugar in a small pot until mixed and smooth. Pour it into your greased pan.
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Scatter the bread cubes over the buttery sugar mix in the pan.
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Mix together eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a bowl. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread, making sure all pieces soak it up.
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Dust with the remaining cinnamon and sprinkle on the additional brown sugar.
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Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving, if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Stale bread works best to get a better texture.
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You can prep this the night before.
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Freezes nicely for up to 3 months.