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Berry French Toast Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • 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
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Berry French Toast Casserole is a delicious and easy make-ahead breakfast dish, perfect for brunch or a cozy morning treat. Cubed French bread is soaked in a rich custard mixture of eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar, then topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries before baking to golden perfection. Served with a dusting of powdered sugar and maple syrup, this casserole is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 12-14 cups French bread, cubed
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Maple syrup, to serve

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Casserole Dish: Grease a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish with vegetable oil or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Assemble the Bread: Cut the French bread into cubes, filling the casserole dish about three-quarters full.
  3. Mix the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 2% milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
  4. Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cubed bread in the casserole dish, ensuring all bread soaks up the mixture.
  5. Add the Berries: Slice strawberries and evenly distribute the sliced strawberries and blueberries on top of the soaked bread.
  6. Refrigerate: Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the custard fully.
  7. Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  8. Bake the Casserole: Remove the plastic wrap and bake the casserole for 35 to 50 minutes. Check at the 35-minute mark by inserting a knife to ensure the custard is fully set and the top is golden brown. If needed, bake longer until fully cooked through.
  9. Finish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle the casserole with powdered sugar and serve warm with as much maple syrup as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it to save time in the morning.
  • Use day-old French bread for best texture; fresh bread might get too soggy.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon and vanilla extract to your taste preference.
  • Feel free to substitute or add other berries such as raspberries or blackberries.
  • For a richer custard, you can use whole milk or half-and-half instead of 2% milk.
  • If you want a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12th of casserole (about 1 cup)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

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