Description
This Peach Cobbler French Toast Bake is a delightful blend of golden, creamy baked French toast layered with ripe peaches and topped with a crunchy, cinnamon-spiced oat topping. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch, it offers the warm flavors of peach cobbler in a luscious baked dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf 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 ready for baking.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and smooth.
- Layer Bread and Peaches: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish, then layer half of the brioche or challah cubes evenly in the bottom, followed by half of the sliced peaches on top.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over the bread and peach layers to soak through. Repeat by layering the remaining bread cubes and peaches, then pour the remaining egg mixture over the top.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, melted unsalted butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to form a crumbly topping.
- Apply Topping: Evenly sprinkle the prepared topping over the entire assembled bake, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the custard is set in the middle.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the French toast bake to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to let it set fully and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture.
- You can substitute peaches with other stone fruits like nectarines or plums.
- This dish can be prepared the night before; refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Serving with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream complements the sweetness perfectly.
- Use gluten-free flour if you need a gluten-free version.
