1-Getting started with Baked French Toast begins with preheating your oven to 350°F, which sets the stage for even baking and that golden finish. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with butter to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving. Once your pan is ready, distribute the cubed loaf of crusty sourdough or French bread evenly in the pan for the best absorption.

2-Next, whisk together the custard mixture: 8 eggs, 2 cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract until it’s smooth and well-blended. Pour this over the bread, making sure every piece is covered, then let it soak for maximum flavor refrigerate overnight if you have time, or bake right away for a quick meal.

3-Sprinkle the streusel topping made from ½ cup flour, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, optional freshly grated nutmeg, and ½ cup cold butter cut into pieces over the top before baking. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes for a soft custard texture or up to 1 hour for a crispy, caramelized finish. The dish comes out warm and ready to serve with additions like butter, maple syrup, and fresh blueberries.

4-Preheat oven to 350°F and grease the baking pan.

5-Whisk the custard ingredients together.

6-Evenly distribute the cubed bread in the pan and cover with custard.

7-Refrigerate overnight or proceed to the next step.

8-Add the streusel topping.

9-Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

10-Serve warm with your favorite toppings.