Overnight French Toast Bake with Berry Topping

Name: Overnight French Toast Bake with Berry Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 12 cups cubed (1 inch/2.5 cm) soft French bread; 8 eggs; 3 cups (750 mL) half and half; 1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla; 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar; 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch; 1/4 cup (50 mL) orange juice; 1 bag (300 g) frozen unsweetened mixed berries; 3 cups (750 mL) fresh strawberries, cut into quarters

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Prep 20 min
Total 4 hr 50 min
Servings 8

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Enjoy this baked French toast topped with berries.

Apr 20, 2013

Ingredients

12 cups cubed (1 inch/2.5 cm) soft French bread
8 eggs
3 cups (750 mL) half and half
1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla

1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
1/4 cup (50 mL) orange juice
1 bag (300 g) frozen unsweetened mixed berries
3 cups (750 mL) fresh strawberries, cut into quarters

Steps

1

Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, 1/4 cup sugar, the cinnamon, salt and vanilla with wire whisk until smooth; pour over bread cubes. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
2

Heat oven to 400ºF. Uncover dish; bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in centre comes out clean.
3

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, stir together 1 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Stir in mixed berries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook about 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until topping is slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
4

Just before serving, stir strawberries into topping. Serve warm over French toast bake.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
How To: Use a serrated bread knife to easily cut through the bread slices. Slice off and discard the loaf ends so each slice will readily soak up the egg mixture.
Tip 2
Serve with: Enjoy this recipe with crisp bacon strips and freshly squeezed orange juice.

Nutrition Information

510 Calories, 17g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 74g Total Carbs, 47g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings

Calories: 510

Total Fat: 17g

Saturated Fat: 8g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 245mg

Sodium: 550mg

Total Carbs: 74g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Sugars: 47g

Protein: 15g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.