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French Toast · Sheet Pan

Sheet Pan French Toast for a Crowd

Twelve slices of French toast at once with no standing at the stove. The bread soaks right on the pan and bakes until puffed and golden, so everyone eats together.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
22 min
Total
47 min
Serves
6 · 12 slices
Level
Easy

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 12 slices bread, day-old sandwich or brioche slices
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  • maple syrup, to serve

Cook to 160°F inside (check with a thermometer).

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a rack in the middle.
  2. Line a sheet pan with parchment and brush the melted butter all over the parchment.
  3. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until smooth, then whisk in the milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  4. Pour the custard onto the buttered sheet pan and tilt it so the custard covers the whole bottom.
  5. Lay the bread slices on the pan in 3 rows of 4, pressing them into the custard.
  6. Let the bread soak.
  7. Flip every slice with tongs or a spatula so the dry tops can soak up the rest of the custard.
  8. Let the second side soak until almost all the custard is absorbed.
  9. Bake until the bottoms are golden brown.
  10. Flip the slices and bake until the second side is golden, the slices are puffed and no wet custard shows when you press the center (160°F inside).
  11. Dust with powdered sugar, if using, and serve hot with maple syrup.

Tip: Rimmed pans only. The custard will run off a flat cookie sheet.

Tip: Swap half the milk for half-and-half for a richer, more custardy middle.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or toaster until hot all the way through.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 340 calories · protein 13 g · carbohydrates 37 g · fiber 2 g · sugars 11 g · fat 14 g (saturated 7 g) · sodium 460 mg. Estimate from USDA FoodData Central; not medical or dietary advice. Based on 8 of 8 ingredients.