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5 from 11 votes

French Toast Casserole

This French Toast Casserole is amazing for any occasion. Packed full of fresh fruit goodness this is a sweet breakfast favorite that will be the hit of your next gathering.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Precook Resting1 hour
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Jayne Harter

Equipment

  • 9" x 12" Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Challah Bread or Brioche
  • 18 ounces Fresh Raspberries, Blueberries or Strawberries
  • 8 whole eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

For Topping

  • cup sugar - set aside for topping
  • 1 tsp cinnamon - set aside for topping

Instructions

  • Cut bread into 3/4 inch slices
  • Arrange in a 3 quart baking dish with overlapping layers
  • Place fruit evenly into each layer and spread remaining fruit over the top
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add eggs, milk and vanilla, and whisk thoroughly to combine
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and fruit. Press bread and fruit down to submerge in the liquid
  • Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour
  • Preheat oven to 350° F
  • Mix remaining 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together and evenly sprinkle over the top of casserole
  • Bake for 1 hour until casserole is golden brown on top
  • Rest for 10 minutes prior to serving. Serve with warm maple syrup

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg