Baked French Toast

Ingredients:

– 1 loaf of French bread or brioche, sliced into thick pieces
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Bread**: Arrange the slices of bread in a single layer in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. You may need to overlap the slices slightly to fit them all in.

2. **Make the Custard**: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

3. **Soak the Bread**: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, making sure each piece is well soaked. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

4. **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

5. **Bake the French Toast**: Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

6. **Serve**: Let the baked French toast cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream.

Enjoy your delicious baked French toast! This dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch.