Description
This Peach Cobbler French Toast Bake is a golden, creamy breakfast delight combining the sweetness of ripe peaches with a custardy egg mixture and a crunchy cinnamon-oat topping. Baked to perfection, it offers the comforting flavors of cobbler in a convenient, make-ahead brunch casserole that’s perfect for family gatherings or weekend treats.
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 reaches 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 to create the custard base.
- Layer Bread and Peaches: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the cubed bread evenly on the bottom, then spread half of the sliced peaches over the bread.
- Add Egg Mixture and Repeat Layers: Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread and peaches. Repeat with the remaining bread cubes, peaches, and egg mixture, making sure everything is soaked well.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, melted butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix until the topping mixture is crumbly and evenly combined.
- Add Topping to Bake: Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the entire french toast bake to create a crunchy, cinnamon-infused crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set but still creamy inside.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bake to cool for 10 minutes before serving to let it set slightly and make slicing easier.
Notes
- Use day-old brioche or challah for best texture to better absorb the custard.
- Peaches can be substituted with other stone fruits like nectarines or plums in season.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a vegan butter alternative.
- This dish can be assembled the night before and refrigerated overnight for a convenient make-ahead breakfast.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch and flavor.
- Serve with maple syrup or whipped cream for added indulgence.
