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 hr 15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Precook Resting1 hour hr
Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 321kcal
- 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
- ⅓ cup sugar - set aside for topping
- 1 tsp cinnamon - set aside for topping
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
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