Description
Indulge in this delightful Strawberry French Toast Casserole, a luxurious breakfast dish that combines fluffy bread, juicy strawberries, and rich custard for a memorable start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of soft bread (French or challah)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread into cubes.
- Layer half in the prepared dish.
- Layer half of the sliced strawberries on top.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread and strawberries.
- Add the remaining bread cubes.
- Top with the rest of the strawberries.
- Pour the remaining egg mixture on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, use flavored bread like cinnamon raisin or brioche. Customize with nuts or maple syrup as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg