Berries & Cream French Toast Casserole
This creamy and berry-filled French toast casserole is perfect for cozy weekend brunches, combining tender bread soaked in vanilla custard and bursting with sweet berry flavor.
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 Butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Instructions
- 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.