A Make Ahead Brunch: Pan Dolce French Toast Bake

Written by Nick -

I love classic French Toast. Growing up it was always a special treat to have French Toast, but my dad would be stuck in the kitchen while we were eating. The idea of a French Toast bake is new to me. It wasn’t until I had a friend’s Overnight French Toast that I even thought of making this type of dish.  So, when I saw this Pan Dulce French Toast Bake, I knew it was something I had to try.

The recipe was simple and it keeps you out of the kitchen and with your friends and family. It would be a great dish for Easter brunch or whenever you might have friends or family for brunch. The toast was crispy at the top and had a cake like consistency in the middle. The coffee and cinnamon combination was perfect, giving it almost a coffee cake taste. It was so flavorful, you don’t even need to add syrup (although it’s quite delicious with NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche if you want a decadent treat).

If you’re new to the French Toast Bake, try this one out. You’ll be glad you did!

Pan Dulce French Toast Bake

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 tablespoons NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO Pure Instant Coffee Granules, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 (12 fluid ounces) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 8 (about 4 small) cups cubed pan dulce (sweet Mexican bread)

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 8-inch-square baking pan.

WHISK coffee, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon in large bowl until well blended.

PLACE pan dulce cubes in prepared baking pan. Evenly pour egg mixture over pan dulce, ensuring all cubes are moistened. Let stand for 5 minutes for cubes to absorb the liquid.

BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche or your favorite syrup.

Links:

• Pan Dulce French Toast Bake
• NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO
• NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche

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