Berry French Toast Casserole
Berry French Toast Casserole combines soft French bread, cinnamon custard, strawberries, and blueberries in one delicious baked breakfast.Prepare it the night before and bake fresh in the morning.Perfect for holidays, brunches, and family breakfasts.
Ingredients
Casserole
- 12 –14 cups French bread cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
For Serving
- 1 –2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Cut the French bread into bite-sized cubes and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish until it's about three-quarters full.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure all the bread is coated.
- Scatter the sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over the top.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator while the oven heats.
- Bake for 35–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the Berry French Toast Casserole to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm with plenty of maple syrup.
Notes
- Brioche or challah bread makes an extra rich casserole.
- Frozen berries may be used without thawing.
- Add a little orange zest to the custard for bright citrus flavor.
- Leftovers make an excellent breakfast throughout the week.