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    Strawberry and Cream Overnight French Toast Bake

    Published: Nov 20, 2020 · Modified: Dec 5, 2020 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Strawberry Overnight French Toast Bake is the easiest breakfast recipe! Prep it the night before for a special occasion or holiday breakfast. Bread cubes soak up the egg mixture to make a sweet and soft casserole that has pockets of strawberries and cream cheese.

    Spatula holding up slice of strawberry French toast bake

    What You'll Need for this Recipe:

    • Loaf of Brioche Bread
    • Cream Cheese
    • Strawberries
    • Eggs
    • Whole Milk
    • Pure Maple Syrup
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Salt
    • Toppings: Powdered Sugar, Extra Strawberries and Maple Syrup

    Making this Overnight French Toast is so simple! It's way easier than flipping a giant batch of regular French toast.

    Just layer the bread cubes with strawberries and cubed cream cheese then pour over the egg/milk mixture. Allow to sit and then bake!

    Tips and FAQs!

    How long does the casserole need to sit for?

    I recommend at least two hours so the bread can soak up the egg mixture. But you can even pop it in the fridge overnight for the easiest breakfast in the morning.

    Can I use something other than strawberries?

    Absolutely!

    • Raspberries
    • Blueberries
    • Or a combination of berries!
    Slice of strawberry French toast with powdered sugar on a plate

    What is the best bread to use for the French toast?

    I don't recommend using thinly sliced, or overly soft bread as it won't hold up in the egg mixture - such as sandwich bread. My favorite is using a brioche type bread - it's soft, sweet, and thick.

    Brioche and Challah are my favorite! I prefer to buy the loaf uncut if possible so I can control the size of the bread cubes.

    Maple syrup being poured onto French toast casserole

    What type of baking dish should be used?

    This recipe was tested and developed using a 9x13 baking dish, glass or ceramic. You could also use multiple smaller baking dishes but the bake time will vary.

    Leftovers? How long do they last? Can it be frozen?

    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, tightly wrapped for 3-4 days. The French toast casserole will become softer as it sits.

    Slices can be frozen - tightly wrapped in plastic wrap then foil - for 2 months. The strawberries will lose some of their integrity from the freezing.

    I recommend reheating the slices in the oven vs the microwave to crisp up the edges.

    Bread cubes soaked in egg mixture before baking

    What to serve with the French toast casserole? Try these recipes!

    • Oven Bacon
    • Caramelized Onion and Pancetta Quiche
    • Lemonade Fruit Salad - from Homemade Interest
    • Air Fryer Hash Browns - from This Healthy Kitchen

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    Strawberry and Cream Overnight French Toast Bake

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    Strawberry Overnight French Toast Bake is the easiest breakfast recipe! Prep it the night before for a special occasion or holiday breakfast. Bread cubes soak up the egg mixture to make a sweet and soft casserole that has pockets of strawberries and cream cheese.

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour
    • Total Time: 3 hours
    • Yield: 8 servings
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

    • 1 16oz loaf of Brioche Bread, cubed
    • 8oz Cream Cheese, cubed
    • 16oz Strawberries, chopped and divided
    • 12 large Eggs
    • 2 cups Whole Milk
    • ⅓ cup Pure Maple Syrup
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • Toppings: Powdered Sugar, Extra Maple Syrup

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the Dish. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
    2. Layer. Layer half of the bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish. Top with ½-2/3 of the chopped strawberries and all of the cubed cream cheese. Layer on the remaining bread cubes to cover the strawberries and cream cheese.
    3. Mix the Egg Mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until combined. Pour evenly over the layers.
    4. Cover and Set Aside. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    5. Preheat Oven. Preheat oven to 350 F. While the oven is preheating, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator.
    6. Bake. Bake, covered with foil for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for additional 25-30 minutes until the center is firm and set (no jiggle) and the top is golden brown.
    7. Serve. Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar and remaining strawberries. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅛ of recipe
    • Calories: 461
    • Sugar: 16.2 g
    • Sodium: 517.3 mg
    • Fat: 22.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 45.4 g
    • Fiber: 2.4 g
    • Protein: 18.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 342.7 mg

    Keywords: French toast bake, overnight French toast, French toast casserole, overnight breakfast recipe

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      March 31, 2023 at 5:34 pm

      We made this for a holiday breakfast and it turned out great!

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