Berry French Toast Casserole (Print Version)
Baked French toast filled with berries, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla. Great for make-ahead brunch.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12-14 cups French bread, cubed
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8 large eggs
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2 cups 2% milk
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon
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2/3 cup brown sugar
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1 cup strawberries, sliced
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1/2 cup blueberries
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1-2 tbsp powdered sugar, for garnish
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Maple syrup, to taste
# Steps:
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Grease a 9"x13" casserole dish with vegetable oil or butter. Cut French bread into cubes and add to the dish, filling it up to approximately three-quarters full.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Whisk thoroughly until well-mixed and smooth.
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Pour the wet mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the casserole dish. Gently press the bread to ensure it soaks up the liquid.
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Slice strawberries. Distribute the sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over the top of the casserole.
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Wrap the casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or up to overnight to allow the bread to absorb the mixture.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole for 35-50 minutes, checking for doneness at the 35-minute mark. If needed, bake longer until the top is golden and crisp.
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Sprinkle the casserole with powdered sugar before serving.
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Serve warm with your desired amount of maple syrup.
# Notes and Tips:
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Prepare the casserole the night before and bake fresh in the morning for a hassle-free meal.