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Berry French Toast Casserole

A cozy, make-ahead casserole layered with bread cubes and mixed berries, soaked in a sweet egg custard and baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 loaf loaf of bread, preferably French or challah Use day-old bread for best texture.
  • 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) You can also use frozen berries; thaw and drain them before use.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch salt
  • Butter, for greasing the baking dish
  • Powdered sugar, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Cut the loaf of bread into cubes and place half of the cubes in the greased baking dish.
  3. Spread the mixed berries over the bread cubes, then top with the remaining cubes of bread.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and berries, and press down gently to ensure all the bread is soaked.
  6. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes to soak in the flavors.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Notes

This casserole is a great way to feed a crowd, ideal for brunch parties or holiday breakfasts. Customize with any berries or add nuts for extra crunch.