Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole
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Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole
Description
The recipe starts with a brown sugar and butter mixture spread on the bottom of the baking pan, providing a caramelized sweet foundation. Cubed French bread is layered over this, followed by thawed mixed berries which add brightness and moisture. A custard made from eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt is poured on top, saturating the bread.
Baking covered first helps the custard soak evenly, then removing the foil encourages a lightly crisp top while the interior remains soft and custardy. A topping made of butter and brown sugar cut together adds a bit of texture and sweetness in the final bake.
Serve this casserole warm as a hearty breakfast or brunch centerpiece. It combines fruity freshness from the berries with rich egg custard and sweet bread, suitable to enjoy on its own without further accompaniment.
Ingredients
Casserole:
- ½ French bread about 10 oz, cut into cubes, a loaf
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 6 egg
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 oz mixed berries frozen
Topping:
- 1 Tablespoon butter cold
- 2 Tablespoon brown sugar packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13x9 inch baking pan and set aside. Remove berries from freezer and allow to thaw slightly while you prepare the casserole.
- In a small sauce pan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted, stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar until dissolved and mixture is smooth. Pour mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 pan and spread evenly.
- Add bread cubes to the pan, spreading over the top of the brown sugar/butter mixture. Spread thawed berries over the top.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour egg mixture over the top of bread cubes, ensuring that all pieces of bread are saturated. Cut together the remaining 2 Tablespoons brown sugar and 1 Tablespoon butter with a fork and sprinkle on over the top. Cover pan with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil from pan and return to oven for 30 more minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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