Description

Layered Tortilla French Toast Bake is a unique and delicious breakfast dish that combines the crispiness of tortillas with the sweet, custardy goodness of French toast. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a weekend treat!

Ingredients

Scale

6 flour tortillas
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup sugar
½ cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons butter (for greasing)
Maple syrup (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sugar until fully combined.
Layer flour tortillas in the baking dish, slightly overlapping them.
Pour the custard mixture over the tortillas, ensuring even coverage.
Dollop mascarpone cheese between the layers for extra creaminess.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving. You can also swap mascarpone for cream cheese or a dairy-free alternative.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 280
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: French toast bake, breakfast casserole, tortilla bake, brunch recipe