baked challah french toast

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Baked Challah French Toast

Baked Challah French Toast is a rich, custardy breakfast casserole made with soft, sweet challah bread soaked in eggs and cream, then baked until golden. Warm, tender, and perfect for special mornings.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2/3 cup part-skim or whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 thick-sliced (3/4- to 1-inch) day-old challah bread slices
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • powdered sugar, for serving

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