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Very Berry French Toast Casserole

This make ahead Very Berry French Toast Casserole combines raspberries and blueberries for the ultimate burst of flavor. 

This make ahead Very Berry French Toast Casserole combines raspberries and blueberries for the ultimate burst of flavor.  | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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.

This make ahead Very Berry French Toast Casserole combines raspberries and blueberries for the ultimate burst of flavor.  | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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.

This make ahead Very Berry French Toast Casserole combines raspberries and blueberries for the ultimate burst of flavor.  | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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Very Berry French Toast Casserole

Very Berry French Toast Casserole

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

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
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla together. Pour over the bread, and cover. Place in the fridge overnight. 
  3. 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: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 471Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 536mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 16g
© Joanna
Cuisine: American / Category: All Breakfast
This make ahead Very Berry French Toast Casserole combines raspberries and blueberries for the ultimate burst of flavor.  | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  5. 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!

  7. 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.

  8. 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!

  9. 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!

  11. 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

      You’ll love this one! If you want, you could totally just double the amount of blueberries, and leave out the raspberries!

  16. 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!

  17. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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!

  24. 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!

  30. 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!

  31. 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.

  34. 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!

  36. 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.

  38. Tereka McCollum

    So…. I saved this recipe because one weekend it’s going down!! Looks so good and so bad at the same time.

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