Breakfast for dinner is a change from the normal meal. Though it sounds fairly jump simple, this may prove to be a little tricky at first. Sometimes when we serve breakfast for dinner, or Brinner, as some call it, my boys are hungry soon is ti this oneafterwards. Some ideas for this include scrambled eggs with sausage links or bacon and fresh fruit on the side. We have done frame eggs with bananas, sliced peaches or sliced pears. French toast bake is a delicious option, as well.
Breakfast favorites
Two options in particular that my boys enjoy are a French toast bake and Chunky monkey pancakes. Both are fairly easy, and they love making pancakes with their daddy. The pancakes have nuts, chocolate chips and bananas in them. If you prefer blueberries or another mix-in, you could go that route, instead.
I first had the French toast bake at church. Oftentimes, someone will make or bring food to munch on, like doughnuts, fruit or muffins. One day there was a casserole dish with pieces of bread cooked together, topped with cinnamon and more. I cut some out, put it on a plate, added butter and enjoyed the sweetness of French toast with a little more to it.
Where I found the recipe
I asked my friend for the recipe and she directed me to Dinner then dessert‘s website. The recipe calls for certain bread, but whatever is available is suitable. That morning at church the casserole was made with left-over hot dog buns from a picnic they had prior. Sometimes I get a loaf of texas toast bread, located in the bread aisle, other times I get some French bread from the bakery. Whatever works to give enough bread to soak up the egg mixture and fill the casserole dish is good. Sabrina Snyder is the author of this recipe, Easy French Toast Bake.
Serve with fresh fruit like melons or berries on the side. Let me know how you like it and what kind of bread worked or did not work for you.
Easy French Toast Bake
Course: Meal Ideas for Picky Eaters12
servings15
minutes45
minutesIngredients
1 loaf texas toast
8 eggs
2 c. milk
1/2 c. heavy cream or 1/2 &1/2
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. unsalted butter, cold and cut into small squares
Directions
- Spray 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, add eggs, milk, cream, sugar, 1/2 c. brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Chop the bread into 3/4 to 1 inch cubes and put it in the bowl with the egg mixture. Toss well until all the liquid is absorbed.
- In a small bowl or food processor add flour, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Mix.
- Cut in the butter with a fork or pulse in the food processor 5-10 seconds or until the butter and brown sugar mixture is crumbly.
- Pour the bread and egg mixture into the pan, cover evenly with the brown sugar & butter topping. Bake 45-50 minutes or until the top is crispy and center is no longer wet.
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