Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of mixed berries and rich custard with this easy-to-make Berry French Toast Casserole. Perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Berries:
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche (cut into 1-inch cubes, about 10 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Custard Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving.
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the cubed bread and berries in the dish.
- Mix the Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over bread and berries.
- Chill and Bake: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- Stale bread works best for texture.
- Add cream cheese cubes for extra richness.
- Casserole can be prepared in advance and baked the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
