Berry Breakfast Bagel French Toast Casserole
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Berry Breakfast Bagel French Toast Casserole
Description
This casserole begins by cutting day-old bagels into chunks, which are soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Blueberries and sliced strawberries add fresh berry flavor throughout the custard-soaked bread. The baking dish is refrigerated for at least two hours or overnight to allow the bagels to absorb the custard fully. Before baking, a crumble topping made from flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter is sprinkled on top. Baking at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes creates a golden crust while cooking the custard thoroughly.
The flavor blends warm spices with tart berries and sweet maple syrup. The pecans sprinkled on top add additional texture. Serving the casserole warm, optionally drizzled with the prepared maple glaze, makes it suitable for brunch or a special breakfast.
If using very fresh bagels, drying them slightly in a 300°F oven before soaking helps prevent sogginess by creating a firmer texture that better absorbs custard.
Ingredients
Casserole
- 6 bagel cut into 1-inch pieces, day old
- 8 egg large
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pecans optional, chopped
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
Crumble topping
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted, salted
Maple glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little cooking spray. Cut the bagels into small, 1-inch chunks, then toss them into the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cream, syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Whisk it up really well with a fork, then pour the egg custard mixture over the bagels and press them down into the custard so everything gets a good soaking. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top, if using. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F when ready to bake the casserole. Prepare the crumble topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a bowl, then pouring the melted butter on the top and stirring everything with a fork to combine. Sprinkle in small clumps over the top of the casserole before sliding it into the oven.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown on top. You might want to cover the casserole with foil during the last 20 minutes if it is getting too brown. It is done when the egg mixture that has soaked into the bagels is set without being soggy and everything is cooked through, but be careful not to overbake and dry it out.
- Prepare the maple glaze, if using, by whisking together the maple syrup and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle the berries over the top and drizzle with the maple glaze, if desired. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into large squares just before serving.
Notes
- Dry fresh bagels for 15 minutes at 300°F before soaking to reduce sogginess and improve texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 654 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 654kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 95g | 32% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 674mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 722IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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