Oven Baked French Toast

 

• 1 loaf sliced brioche bread
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 Tablespoons room temperature butter(unsalted)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (divided

• In a large mixing bowl add eggs, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt. Whisk until everything is combined.
• Take 1 slice of bread and spread a little less than a tablespoon of butter on top. Sprinkle with a couple teaspoons brown sugar, just enough to cover the slice of bread. Repeat with the remaining bread. Arrange in a round baking dish. 
• Pour the egg mixture over the bread. 
• Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes covered and 10-15 uncovered
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or maple syrup.