Berry French Toast Casserole
Delicious Berry French Toast Casserole made with a mix of fresh or frozen berries, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- large bowl
- whisk
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread stale or day-old
- 2 cups Mixed berries fresh or frozen
- 8 large Eggs beaten
- 2 cups Milk whole or 2%
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices and arrange them in the baking dish.
- Scatter mixed berries evenly over the bread slices.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and berries. Press down gently so bread absorbs the mixture.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator and bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until top is golden brown and casserole is set.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Best served warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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