Description
This Strawberry French Toast Casserole is a delightful and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch option. It features layers of bread, fresh strawberries, and a sweet custard, baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (16 ounces) challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for greasing the pan)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Arrange half of the bread cubes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Scatter half of the sliced strawberries over the bread.
- Repeat with the remaining bread cubes and strawberries.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and strawberries in the baking dish. Gently press down on the bread to ensure it’s fully saturated with the custard.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and uncover.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old bread as it absorbs the custard better.
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and bake it in the morning for a quick and impressive breakfast.
- Feel free to add other berries like blueberries or raspberries for variety.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg