Strawberry French Toast Casserole
Fresh juicy strawberries combine with a rich custard filling in this Strawberry French Toast Bake. This make-ahead casserole is perfect for weekend breakfast!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
For the French Toast Bake
- 1 day-old loaf of French bread
- 2½ cups milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
For the Strawberry Topping
- 2½ cups chopped strawberries fresh or frozen
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
For the Streusel
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
For the French Toast Bake
- Spray a 9”x13” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the French bread into 1” cubes and spread evenly in baking dish. (Note: If possible, slice the bread several hours in advance and let sit on the countertop to dry out.)
- Using a medium bowl, whisk together remaining French Toast Bake ingredients (milk, heavy whipping cream, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt). Pour egg mixture over bread cubes.
For the Strawberry Topping
- Using a medium bowl, add all ingredients (strawberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, orange zest and melted butter); toss until well combined. Spread mixture evenly on top of bread cubes.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
For the Streusel
- Preheat oven to 375°F. (Tip: Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for a bit to prevent the dish from cracking.)
- Using a medium bowl, add sugars, cinnamon, ginger and salt; stir until well combined.
- Add the melted butter; stir until well combined.
- Add the flour; stir until well combined.
- Crumble streusel evenly on top of casserole dish.
- Bake for 80-85 minutes, or until a butter knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. (Note: Tent the top with foil after 50 minutes to prevent the streusel from burning.)
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 4mg
