Summer Berry Stuffed French Toast Casserole Bake Recipe
Enjoy a delightful Summer Berry Stuffed French Toast Casserole Bake with brioche, cream cheese, and mixed berries. Perfect for a summer brunch or breakfast treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar (divided into ½ cup and ½ cup)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for richer flavor)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Spread half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the bread cubes.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mixed berries over the cream cheese.
- Layer the remaining bread cubes on top.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mixed berries on top.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- Use a mix of fresh or frozen berries.
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of whole milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg