Berry French Toast Casserole: A Delicious Breakfast Delight!
A delightful and easy-to-make Berry French Toast Casserole that combines the flavors of fresh berries and creamy custard, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the cubed French bread and mixed berries.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and berries, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread instead of French bread.
- Feel free to substitute the berries with your favorite fruits.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg