Print

Easy Baked French Toast Casserole with Berries

easy baked french toast casserole with berries - featured image
Print Recipe

A comforting and easy baked French toast casserole featuring custardy bread and fresh or frozen berries, perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche, challah, white, or whole wheat)
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or half-and-half (can substitute almond or oat milk)
  • ⅓ cup (65 grams) granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for greasing the dish)
  • Maple syrup or powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  2. Cut or tear day-old bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold to coat evenly. Let sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the custard.
  5. Fold in the mixed berries gently to avoid crushing.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading evenly. Optionally sprinkle extra cinnamon or berries on top.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to firm up.
  9. Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

[‘Use slightly stale bread for best texture; fresh bread may become mushy.’, ‘Frozen berries can be used without thawing; they add moisture and flavor.’, ‘Let the bread soak in custard for about 10 minutes to avoid dryness.’, ‘If baking from refrigerated overnight, add 10-15 minutes to baking time.’, ‘Tent with foil if casserole browns too quickly.’, ‘For vegan version, use plant-based milk and flaxseed or chia seed egg substitutes.’, ‘Gluten-free bread can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.’, ‘Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent rubbery texture; reheat gently in oven.’]

Nutrition

Keywords: baked French toast casserole, berries, easy breakfast, brunch, custard, cinnamon, nutmeg, baked French toast

Find it online: https://pokirecipes.com/easy-baked-french-toast-casserole-with-berries-recipe-for-perfect-breakfast/