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Make-Ahead Berry French Toast Casserole

A square slice of Berry French toast casserole, loaded with red and blue berries, topped with walnuts on a white plate.
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Prepare this easy overnight french toast casserole on Saturday for a stress-free brunch on Sunday morning. It features a custardy center, fresh berries, and a sweet, crunchy walnut topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (13 ounces) French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries and strawberries, mixed
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the bread cubes in a single layer in the prepared dish.
  2. Scatter half of the mixed berries over the bread layer. Repeat with the remaining bread cubes and berries.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top layer of berries.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined.
  5. Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and berries in the baking dish. Gently press down on the bread to help it soak up the custard.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the plastic wrap. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the casserole.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed, set in the center, and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Let the berry breakfast bake rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use slightly stale bread. If your bread is very fresh, let the cubes sit out for an hour before assembling.
  • This recipe works well as an easy mothers day breakfast when you need to save time on Sunday.
  • You can substitute pecans for walnuts in the topping if you prefer.

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