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Berry French Toast Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours including chilling
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Berry French Toast Casserole is a delightful make-ahead breakfast dish featuring custardy French bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries. It’s baked to golden perfection and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup, perfect for brunches or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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

For Serving

  • 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup, as desired

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Casserole Dish: Grease a 9″x13″ casserole dish with vegetable oil or butter to ensure the French toast doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Assemble Bread Cubes: Cut the French bread into cubes and fill the casserole dish about three-quarters full.
  3. Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2% milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
  4. Soak Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the casserole dish to allow the bread to absorb the flavors.
  5. Add Fruit: Slice the strawberries and scatter them along with the blueberries evenly over the soaked bread.
  6. Chill: Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight, so the bread thoroughly absorbs the custard.
  7. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap and bake the casserole for 35 to 50 minutes, checking at 35 minutes for doneness. The casserole should be puffed and golden brown.
  8. Finish: Once baked, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top for a sweet finish.
  9. Serve: Cut into servings, drizzle with maple syrup to taste, and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Using day-old French bread helps it absorb the custard better without becoming too soggy.
  • Fruit can be varied based on seasonality; raspberries or blackberries also work well.
  • Make ahead by preparing the casserole the night before and refrigerating to save time in the morning.
  • If you prefer a crispier top, bake uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
  • Maple syrup amounts can be adjusted or replaced with honey for variation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of casserole)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/berry-french-toast-casserole-recipe/