Decadent Vanilla Bean French Toast Bake

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed (about 10 cups)
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Optional Toppings:

• Butter cubes
• Maple syrup
• Chopped pecans
• Caramel drizzle

👩‍🍳 Instructions