Description
Indulge in a delightful morning treat with this Berry French Toast Casserole. A luscious blend of custardy bread, sweet berries, and warm spices baked to perfection, this make-ahead dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Berries:
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for garnish
- Extra maple syrup and whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add bread cubes in an even layer.
- Mix Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour over bread.
- Add Berries: Scatter berries over the top and press down gently. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake casserole for 45–55 minutes until set. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with seasonal fruits like peaches or apples.
- For a richer taste, use more heavy cream in place of some milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
