Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this delicious Berry French Toast Casserole. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or special occasions, this baked French toast is bursting with juicy mixed berries and a hint of cinnamon. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a delightful morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Berry French Toast Casserole:
- 1 loaf (about 16 oz) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen mixed berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for greasing)
- powdered sugar (for serving)
- maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Grease the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Layer bread and berries: Place half of the bread cubes in the dish, add half of the mixed berries, then repeat with the remaining bread and berries.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the bread and berries.
- Chill and bake: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and golden. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.
Notes
- You can substitute French bread with brioche or challah for a richer taste.
- If using frozen berries, no need to thaw them.
- Add whipped cream or Greek yogurt for extra decadence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
