Strawberry French Toast Casserole
A delightful casserole filled with layers of custardy bread and fresh strawberries, perfect for brunches and holidays.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed
- 4 cups of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place the cubed bread and sliced strawberries in the baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and strawberries.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let the casserole cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best texture and consider mixed fruits like blueberries or bananas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg