This make ahead Very Berry French Toast Casserole combines raspberries and blueberries for the ultimate burst of flavor.
I wished that there was French toast casserole available to feast on every morning for breakfast. It's really one of those things that we only have around our home on holidays or special occasions.
It's become part of our holiday tradition to have french toast casserole on Thanksgiving and Christmas morning, and this year I'm making it a part of our Easter tradition, Mother's Day tradition, and since I'm looking for more reasons to have it, Father's Day, and birthdays too.
When I was thinking of a French toast casserole for the spring and summer, I had a hard time coming up with ideas that weren't centered around the winter months.
Eggnog isn't available year round, and so Eggnog French Toast Casserole was out of the question. We love pumpkin year round, but Cinnamon Cream Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is so heavy, and we don't want heavy meals in the spring and summer.
My girls suggested using fruits, and all sorts of ideas were tossed around from bananas fosters to an apple. They went on and on, and settled on the idea of using berries.
They wanted all the berries, but I wasn't going to pay the crazy prices at that time for blackberries.
I stuck with two household berry favorites, raspberries and blueberries, and this Very Berry French Toast was born!
It's the perfect spring and summer French toast casserole. It would be great for 4th of July with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top!
I know what we're gonna have for breakfast that morning! 🙂
This base can be made into just about any flavor of French Toast. It may seem like a lot of eggs, but it's not eggy in flavor, I promise. (I don't like the flavor of eggs!)
Ingredients in this Very Berry French Toast:
- French Bread
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- eggs
- milk
- cinnamon
- Brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- flour
- butter
Can I use frozen berries to make Very Berry French Toast Casserole?
Yes! If the ones you want aren't available, go for frozen.
Can I use other berries or fruits?
Certainly! Peaches would go great in this, as well as strawberries or plums.
Here are some more make ahead breakfast favorites:
Very Berry French Toast Casserole
This make ahead Very Berry French Toast Casserole combines raspberries and blueberries for the ultimate burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced and cubed
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 8 eggs
- 2 ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Topping
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9X13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the bread cubes into the baking dish, and evenly distribute the raspberries and blueberries. Set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla together. Pour over the bread, and cover. Place in the fridge overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the topping, and crumble over the top of the casserole. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 471Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 536mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 16g
robin rue says
I make French toast casserole a lot, but I have never made it with berries before. It sounds SO good - I can't wait to try it.
Joanna says
You'll love the sweetness that the fruit adds to this one.
candy says
I love to find breakfast recipes like this one. Especially if I am feeding a bunch of people. Plus easy to take to a breakfast potluck which we have at church sometimes. Love all the fruit.
Joanna says
It would be perfect for a breakfast potluck!
Alli Smith says
This casserole would be perfect for a spring or Easter brunch. The berries add a freshness and a pretty pop of color. Looks so delicious!
Joanna says
Thanks! I plan on making this for Easter, it's perfect!
Joan Cajic says
This looks like my kind of perfect weekend breakfast, simple fast and delicious plus I know my son would love this.
Joanna says
It's perfect for the weekends!
Kafi says
I agree with Joan. My Son loves French toast. He would definitely love this version with berries.
AJ says
This looks delicious! I haven't made a french toast casserole before, but I'm pretty sure it would be a huge hit over here!
Joanna says
It's totally simple! You should make it!! 😀
GiGi Eats says
Oh yes!!!! WHAT AN EPIC weekend breakfast - especially in the winter months ... TO warm your insides 🙂
Joanna says
It's totally epic!
Jeanette says
Oh my gosh does that look good! I love French toast anyway but this version of it is outstanding. I like anything that has berries on it so mixing French toast and berries is like a match made in heaven for me.
Joanna says
French toast is pretty great, and when made in this perfect casserole with the berries, it's even better!
Amber Myers says
Yum, this is my kind of French Toast. I love when I can have fresh berries on my food. I'll have to make this for the kids since they are on Spring Break this week!
Joanna says
That sounds like an awesome plan! I hope your kids love this one!
Jessica Taylor says
I have never heard of a french toast casserole, but it sounds amazing! I bet my daughter would love all of the berries!
Joanna says
French toast casserole is the best thing! I think you should make one asap! 😉
Kim says
Wow..this looks incredibly yummy and sweet. It would be just perfect for a weekend brunch.
Joanna says
I think I may make it again for Sunday! 😀
Rosemary Palmer says
Casseroles like this is the best and easiest way to feed a crowd, or for a potluck. This looks so good and I'm sitting here hungry.
Joanna says
They are perfect for a crowd and potlucks!
Patricia-Ann Que says
om a huge fan of blueberries! and i thought i have tried every recipe with it! but not this! im actually excited to try this! looks so yummy!
Joanna says
You'll love this one! If you want, you could totally just double the amount of blueberries, and leave out the raspberries!
Chi Mpundu says
I started drooling while reading this. Looks so yummy. Cannot wait to try it.
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com says
This recipe would be perfect to make for my family this weekend for brunch. It's looks simply divine!
Lisa says
Oh, I love french toast casserole so much. The addition of all the berries looks amazing.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness this sounds like it would be absolutely delicious, I hands up love things with berries. I need to try and make this for the weekend yes, please!
Karen Morse says
I love fresh berries on french toast! It's definitely a lovely addition. I think this casserole is pure comfort food, I can't wait to make this for breakfast.
Joanna says
Berries with french toast go hand in hand!
Kita Bryant says
Now this is a way to start the day! I really dig this recipe.
Sara Welch says
Ooh this is a really sweet treat. I love the berries you used.
Via B Design says
Just printed out the recipe and plan on trying it on a special day... Love that it is a tradition in your family!
Joanna says
I am sure that you will enjoy this as much as we do! Come back and let us know!
Sondra Barker says
WEll I know what I am making for breakfast in the morning. This looks delicious.
Cristina Leau says
My husband loves french toast. I should make this for him. It sound delish. I like the simple classic toast but I think I would eat some of this casserole as well.
Carol Cassara says
I need this casserole to welcome me in the kitchen every morning! Haha. At least that's how I feel about the recipe, it looks really good and did I mention that I'm in love with French toast? It's such an easy recipe to make but it tastes so good especially with fresh fruits!
Alison Rost says
You're right about looking for a light recipe that everyone could enjoy during the warmer days of the year. This berry French toast casserole fits perfectly in that category! It's such a comfort food!
Anosa Malanga says
Oh now, I am berry berry excited to try making this recipe. I think I would wan to include strawberries on the side too.
Joanna says
Go for it! Strawberries would be so good!
LaToyia Dennis says
THIS LOOKS AMAZING! I love French toast...when I saw I LOVE it...it true. I have to try this.
Joanna says
Thank you! It's so good, I hope you try it soon!
Saidah says
That looks so good. I always love trying new foods.
Dee at My Dee Dees Diary says
This looks so good. I love berries and toast and would love to have them together.
Aashima says
I always like the way you present your food, its beautiful. This seems like a nutritious yet yummy meal, will try this out,
Cris F. says
Well, yes, now we ARE going to have French toast casserole this weekend. And O have to check out that tots and sausage casserole, too. Yum!
Toughcookiemommy says
This casserole recipe looks so good and so easy to make. I love to sample new foods, however, I hate waiting when I want to eat. I love the idea of making these right at home.
liza says
Yumm. We love everything berry! ? My daughter says WOW.
Waren Jean Go says
I love berried and this looks delicious and not so difficult to make. I will for sure try this one day!
Joanna says
This one is simple to make! I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as we do!
Ave says
Your Berry French Toast Casserole looks like a perfect breakfast treat! Have to check out your Fully Loaded Hash Brown and Tots and Sausage Casseroles too!
Joanna says
Thanks! I hope you try them both out soon!
Angela Milnes says
This looks like so much fun to make! I bet my kids would really enjoy this dish too.
TColeman says
This breakfast casserole looks so amazing. I love easy things to make in the morning and I am sure my family would love this.
LavandaMichelle says
This blog alwyas has a way of combing some of my favorite foods! I love this dish idea, I have to try it! Thanks for shairng.
Joanna says
🙂 Thank you!
Tereka McCollum says
So.... I saved this recipe because one weekend it’s going down!! Looks so good and so bad at the same time.