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! π
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: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 471Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 536mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 16g
robin rue
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
You’ll love the sweetness that the fruit adds to this one.
candy
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
It would be perfect for a breakfast potluck!
Alli Smith
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
Thanks! I plan on making this for Easter, it’s perfect!
Joan Cajic
This looks like my kind of perfect weekend breakfast, simple fast and delicious plus I know my son would love this.
Joanna
It’s perfect for the weekends!
Kafi
I agree with Joan. My Son loves French toast. He would definitely love this version with berries.
AJ
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
It’s totally simple! You should make it!! π
GiGi Eats
Oh yes!!!! WHAT AN EPIC weekend breakfast – especially in the winter months … TO warm your insides π
Joanna
It’s totally epic!
Jeanette
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
French toast is pretty great, and when made in this perfect casserole with the berries, it’s even better!
Amber Myers
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
That sounds like an awesome plan! I hope your kids love this one!
Jessica Taylor
I have never heard of a french toast casserole, but it sounds amazing! I bet my daughter would love all of the berries!
Joanna
French toast casserole is the best thing! I think you should make one asap! π
Kim
Wow..this looks incredibly yummy and sweet. It would be just perfect for a weekend brunch.
Joanna
I think I may make it again for Sunday! π
Rosemary Palmer
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
They are perfect for a crowd and potlucks!
Patricia-Ann Que
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
You’ll love this one! If you want, you could totally just double the amount of blueberries, and leave out the raspberries!
Chi Mpundu
I started drooling while reading this. Looks so yummy. Cannot wait to try it.
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com
This recipe would be perfect to make for my family this weekend for brunch. It’s looks simply divine!
Lisa
Oh, I love french toast casserole so much. The addition of all the berries looks amazing.
Sarah Bailey
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
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
Berries with french toast go hand in hand!
Kita Bryant
Now this is a way to start the day! I really dig this recipe.
Sara Welch
Ooh this is a really sweet treat. I love the berries you used.
Via B Design
Just printed out the recipe and plan on trying it on a special day… Love that it is a tradition in your family!
Joanna
I am sure that you will enjoy this as much as we do! Come back and let us know!
Sondra Barker
WEll I know what I am making for breakfast in the morning. This looks delicious.
Cristina Leau
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
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
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
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
Go for it! Strawberries would be so good!
LaToyia Dennis
THIS LOOKS AMAZING! I love French toast…when I saw I LOVE it…it true. I have to try this.
Joanna
Thank you! It’s so good, I hope you try it soon!
Saidah
That looks so good. I always love trying new foods.
Dee at My Dee Dees Diary
This looks so good. I love berries and toast and would love to have them together.
Aashima
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.
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
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
Yumm. We love everything berry! ? My daughter says WOW.
Waren Jean Go
I love berried and this looks delicious and not so difficult to make. I will for sure try this one day!
Joanna
This one is simple to make! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as we do!
Ave
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
Thanks! I hope you try them both out soon!
Angela Milnes
This looks like so much fun to make! I bet my kids would really enjoy this dish too.
TColeman
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
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
π Thank you!
Tereka McCollum
So…. I saved this recipe because one weekend itβs going down!! Looks so good and so bad at the same time.