Baked Sourdough French Toast with Fresh Berries and Maple Syrup

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Golden baked sourdough slices soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, served with fresh California berries and warm maple syrup. This French-American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, combines sourdough bread, large eggs, whole milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 French-American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 8 slices of 1-inch thick sourdough bread in the baking dish in a single layer. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, pressing gently to soak each slice. Let soak for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Step 4: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden and puffed.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm topped with 2 cups fresh mixed berries and drizzle with 1/2 cup pure maple syrup.

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