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Berry Breakfast Bagel French Toast Casserole

This simple, no-fuss, make-ahead Berry Breakfast Bagel French Toast Casserole is just the thing for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch. Prep it the night before and it's ready to go in the oven when you wake up!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 654 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Casserole
  • 6 day old bagels cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 large eggs
  • 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 Chopped Pecans optional
  • 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 salted butter melted
Maple glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Prepare the maple glaze, if using, by whisking together the maple syrup and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
  6. 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

  • If your bagels are super soft and fresh still, dry them out a bit by spreading the cut up bagels in a single layer on a baking sheet and toasting them in a 300°F oven for 15 minutes until lightly browned before adding them to the baking dish and covering them with the egg mixture to soak.

Nutrition Information

Calories 654kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 204mg (68%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Potassium 353mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 722IU (14%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 654

% 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.