Description
This Peach Cobbler French Toast Bake is a delightful combination of golden, creamy French toast layered with ripe peaches and topped with a cinnamon oat crumble. Perfect for a cozy brunch or special breakfast, this dish bakes to a custardy perfection with a crisp, sweet topping that complements the tender bread and juicy peaches.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf of brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
Peaches
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the French toast casserole evenly.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Layer Bread and Peaches: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the brioche or challah cubes evenly in the dish, then spread half of the sliced peaches on top.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour half of the prepared egg mixture evenly over the bread and peaches, allowing it to soak through. Repeat the layering with the remaining bread cubes, peaches, and egg mixture.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, melted butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until crumbly and uniform.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the prepared topping mixture evenly over the assembled French toast bake to create a sweet and crunchy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. The bake is done when the top is golden brown and the custard has fully set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for about 10 minutes before cutting and serving to allow the custard to firm up slightly for easier serving.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor. Fresh peaches work best but frozen can be used if thawed and drained.
- If brioche or challah is not available, thick white sandwich bread can be used as a substitute.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter to melt for the topping.
- Letting the bake cool before serving improves texture and makes it easier to slice.
- Can be prepared the night before and refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld; increase baking time slightly if baking straight from the fridge.
