Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Berry French Toast Casserole. This make-ahead dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a leisurely morning with family. The combination of fluffy French bread, sweet berries, and a hint of cinnamon will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 12–14 cups French bread, cubed
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
Berries and Garnish:
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1–2 tbsp powdered sugar, for garnish
Serving:
- Maple syrup, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9″x13″ casserole dish with vegetable oil or butter. Cut French bread into cubes and add to the dish, filling it up to approximately three-quarters full.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Whisk thoroughly until well-mixed and smooth.
- Assemble casserole: Pour the wet mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the casserole dish. Gently press the bread to ensure it soaks up the liquid.
- Add berries: Slice strawberries. Distribute the sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Chill the casserole: Wrap the casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or up to overnight to allow the bread to absorb the mixture.
- Bake the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole for 35-50 minutes, checking for doneness at the 35-minute mark. If needed, bake longer until the top is golden and crisp.
- Final touches: Sprinkle the casserole with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with your desired amount of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 192mg
Keywords: Berry French Toast Casserole, French Toast, Breakfast Casserole, Brunch Recipe, Make-Ahead Breakfast
