French Toast Bake

INGREDIENTS

• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cup milk (preferably whole)
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Pinch nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 loaf white bread, preferably day old
• Powdered sugar, for serving
• Maple syrup, for serving
• strawberries, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Dunk bread slices in the egg mixture then arrange them in a tall baking dish, standing up. Pour extra egg mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
4. Bake until the tops of the bread are golden and crunchy, about 45 minutes.
5. Sift powdered sugar on top of the french toast bake. Serve warm with maple syrup and strawberries, if desired.