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Berry French Toast Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours (including 4-hour refrigeration)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Berry French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast dish featuring cubes of French bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar, layered with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Perfectly baked until golden and topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup, this casserole offers a sweet, comforting meal that can be prepared ahead, making it ideal for busy mornings or brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

French Toast Base

  • 12-14 cups French bread, cut into cubes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar

Fruit Topping

  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries

Finishing Touches

  • 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup, to serve
  • Vegetable oil or butter, for greasing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Casserole Dish: Grease a 9″x13″ casserole dish with vegetable oil or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Assemble Bread Cubes: Cut French bread into cubes and fill the casserole dish up to approximately three-quarters full.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 2% milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Bread with Mixture: Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the casserole dish, allowing the bread to soak up the liquid.
  5. Add Fruit Toppings: Slice strawberries and evenly distribute them along with blueberries on top of the bread mixture in the casserole dish.
  6. Refrigerate: Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap (saran wrap) and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to let the flavors meld and the bread fully soak the custard.
  7. Preheat Oven and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator, uncover it, and bake for 35 to 50 minutes. Check doneness starting at 35 minutes; the casserole should be set and golden on top.
  8. Finish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle the casserole with powdered sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top and enjoy your delicious berry French toast casserole!

Notes

  • For best results, use day-old or slightly stale French bread to better absorb the custard mixture.
  • You can substitute 2% milk with whole milk or a dairy-free alternative if desired.
  • Feel free to use other berries, such as raspberries or blackberries, as toppings.
  • Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap while refrigerating to prevent drying out.
  • The casserole can be prepared the night prior for easy morning serving.
  • If the top browns too quickly during baking, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning while the center finishes cooking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of casserole)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/berry-french-toast-bake-recipe/