Bake-ahead French toast loaf

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PREP TIME

15 min

TOTAL TIME

1 h 5 min

Serves

Photo, Erik Putz.

Hiking. Kayaking. Chilling on a floatie. No matter what's on the camping itinerary, it's got to start with a feast around the firepit. This recipe is a cinch to prepare.

Ingredients

3 eggs
3/4 cup 35% cream
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar , divided
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 loaf of French bread , about 600 g
1/4 cup melted butter
maple syrup
assorted nuts and berries , for garnish

Instructions

POSITION rack in bottom third of oven. Preheat to 375F. Line the bottom of a 9 × 13-in. baking dish with parchment. Whisk eggs with cream, milk, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
CUT loaf into 1-in. slices, stopping 1 in. from the bottom so the loaf stays intact. Arrange loaf in prepared pan. Gradually pour egg mixture between slices, opening up loaf to let mixture soak in evenly. Flip loaf over and let stand for 15 min. Flip loaf back, cut-side up, and drizzle butter overtop. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
BAKE in bottom third of oven until golden brown, 35 to 40 min. Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit or nuts.
Camp prep tip: Cool baked loaf. Double-wrap with foil and store in a resealable bag. Refrigerate until ready to take to camp. Store in a cooler. Reheat foil-wrapped loaf over medium heat, turning often, until warmed through, 15 to 25 min.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
574,
Protein
17 g,
Carbohydrates
76 g,
Fat
23 g,
Fibre
3 g,
Sodium
769 mg.
Excellent source of
vitamin B12

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