Raspberry French Toast Casserole (35-40 Minutes)

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Who says French toast is just a breakfast food? With this delicious recipe, you’ll be craving this breakfast-y delight morning, noon, and night. Featuring hearty bread, creamy custard, and sweet/tart raspberries, this dish is perfect no matter what time of day you dig in. Let’s begin!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices of day-old French bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Maple syrup (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Arrange the slices of day-old French bread in a lattice-style pattern in a greased oval baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices. Press the bread gently with a fork to ensure it absorbs the liquid. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to soak.
  4. Scatter the fresh raspberries evenly over the soaked bread slices.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Dust the top generously with powdered sugar. Slice and serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

Using slightly stale or day-old French bread works best, as it absorbs the custard beautifully without becoming overly soggy. Feel free to customize your casserole with other berries or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for extra texture. Serve this dish alongside your other favorite breakfast items such as turkey sausage or fresh fruit. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 377mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 244mg

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