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Berry Good French Toast Bake Recipe

Start your day with this delightful Berry Good French Toast Bake! A decadent breakfast casserole bursting with juicy berries, creamy cream cheese, and crunchy nuts, baked to golden perfection. Easy to prep ahead, this recipe is perfect for brunch, holidays, or a special weekend treat. From a friend's kitchen to yours!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 682.6 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Berry Good French Toast Bake

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts recommended)
  • powdered sugar, for sprinkling
  • 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • maple syrup, for serving

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How to Make Berry Good French Toast Bake

  1. Generously grease a 2 1/2-quart rectangular baking dish (approximately 13x9 inches).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.
  3. Add 6 cups cubed day-old bread (challah or brioche recommended) and gently stir until evenly coated.
  4. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Evenly top with 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen), and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts recommended).
  6. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
  9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with your favorite syrup (maple syrup recommended).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

63g

Carbs

26g

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