Berry Good French Toast Bake

Berry Good French Toast Bake is a delicious and easy breakfast dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or a weekday breakfast. It is made with a combination of bread, eggs, milk, and your favorite berries. The bread is soaked in the egg mixture until it is soft and fluffy, and then it is baked in the oven until it is golden brown and cooked through. The berries are added to the top of the French toast bake before it is baked, and they add a touch of sweetness and tartness that perfectly complements the dish.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of French bread, cubed

• 6 large eggs

• 2 cups milk

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup fresh or frozen berries

• Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Add bread cubes to the egg mixture and stir until well coated.

4. Pour bread mixture into prepared baking dish.

5. Top with berries.

6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until French toast is golden brown and cooked through.

7. Serve immediately with maple syrup.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim milk.

• If you don't have any fresh berries, you can use frozen berries. Just be sure to thaw them before adding them to the batter.

• If you want a sweeter dish, add more maple syrup to taste.

Variations

• For a more decadent version, add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the batter.

• For a more savory version, add 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the batter.

• For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.

• For a vegan version, use a flax egg or chia egg in place of the eggs.

Enjoy!

Story

I first had Berry Good French Toast Bake at a friend's house for brunch. I was immediately hooked by the combination of the fluffy French toast, the sweet berries, and the rich maple syrup. I knew I had to recreate the dish at home.

The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly. It was delicious, but I felt like it could be improved. I decided to add more berries and more maple syrup. I also used whole milk instead of skim milk. The result was a richer and more flavorful dish that I loved even more than the original.

I've been making Berry Good French Toast Bake for brunch ever since. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a lazy weekend morning. It's also a great way to start the day with a healthy dose of whole grains, protein, and fiber.

If you're looking for a delicious and easy breakfast dish, I highly recommend giving Berry Good French Toast Bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

Here are some additional tips for making the best Berry Good French Toast Bake:

• Use a good quality bread. A sturdy bread like brioche or challah will hold up well to the baking process and will result in a more flavorful French toast.

• Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the French toast tough.

• Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If you add too much batter to the baking dish, the French toast will not cook evenly.

• Bake the French toast until it is golden brown and cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the French toast should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

• Serve the French toast immediately with maple syrup.

Enjoy!

Here is a story about how I came up with the Berry Good French Toast Bake:

I was having a brunch with my friends one weekend, and we were all looking for a delicious and easy breakfast dish to make. I decided to try my hand at making a French toast bake, and I was so happy with the results! The French toast was perfectly fluffy and flavorful, and the berries added a touch of sweetness and tartness that perfectly complemented the dish. My friends loved it so much that I decided to share the recipe with everyone.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!