Description
Indulge in a delightful and easy-to-make Berry French Toast Casserole that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. This baked French toast casserole is packed with fresh berries and a hint of cinnamon, making it a sweet treat for any morning occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf day-old brioche or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
Berries:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer half of the bread cubes and berries.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the bread and berries.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Drizzle melted butter over the casserole. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Top with extra berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup before serving.
- For a crumble topping, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle on before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
