Berry French Toast Bake
Transform your breakfast or brunch routine with this luscious Berry French Toast Bake, a perfect blend of comfort and indulgence. Featuring soft cubes of French bread (or brioche) soaked in a creamy custard spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this baked dish is studded with bursts of fresh mixed berries for a naturally sweet, tangy twist. With its golden-brown, lightly crisped top and pillowy interior, this make-ahead-friendly recipe is an effortless way to feed a crowd. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and served with optional maple syrup, it’s a delightful centerpiece for holidays, brunch parties, or cozy weekends. Ideal for anyone searching for an easy, make-ahead breakfast casserole or vibrant fruit-forward recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (or brioche)
- 6 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Fresh mixed berries (e.g., blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Maple syrup (optional for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Cut the loaf of French bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Gently press down the bread to help it absorb the custard mixture.
Scatter the fresh mixed berries evenly over the top of the bread and custard mixture.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove the French toast bake from the oven and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.9 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.6 g | 443% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1650 mg | 550% | |
| Sodium | 3792 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 540.2 g | 196% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.0 g | ||
| Protein | 102.5 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.5 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 1137 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2357 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
