Berry French Toast Bake
Berry French Toast Bake is an easy make-ahead breakfast casserole.Loaded with strawberries, blueberries, and cinnamon custard.Perfect for holidays, brunch, or weekend family breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 12 –14 cups French bread cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 –2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or vegetable oil.
- Cut the French bread into bite-sized cubes and fill the baking dish about three-quarters full.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure they are well coated.
- Scatter the sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over the top.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This resting time helps create the perfect Berry French Toast Bake texture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and bake for 35–50 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve warm with generous maple syrup.
Notes
- Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or vanilla yogurt.
- Add orange zest to the custard for a bright citrus flavor.
- A drizzle of warm berry compote makes a wonderful topping.
- Leftovers taste just as delicious the next day.