This Triple Berry French Toast Casserole is going to be a new family favorite! Incredibly easy and bursting with berry flavor! Great for breakfast or brunch, Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day and more! Make sure to try these brunch favorites: Homemade Biscuits and Buttermilk Pancakes!
Triple Berry French Toast Casserole
There’s so much to love about a French Toast Casserole it’s really hard to know where to begin. I happen to love berries so when I started developing this recipe I knew that I wanted a LOT of berry flavor. This casserole might be a little different than ones that you have seen before and is certainly different than the other French toast casseroles that I have shared here at Mom On Timeout.
What Makes This Recipe Amazing
This recipe is special in many ways. One, you don’t have to make the casserole ahead of time and store in the refrigerator overnight. You can if you want, but you don’t have to.
Two, this recipe uses frozen berries meaning it’s easy to make all year round. Great for Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, or any weekend you want to make the family feel special. If berries are in season, like they are now, I simply cannot resist topping this casserole with fresh berries and, of course, powdered sugar.
Three, although maple syrup is delicious with this casserole, you really don’t need it. The frozen berries combined with sugar and corn starch create their own syrup right in the baking dish. It’s incredible! Just spoon over the top of the casserole if you like. That very same syrup gets lovingly soaked into the bottom of the bread while it bakes making the most delightful bite each and every time.
Four, this casserole is dairy free! I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk which lends a lovely vanilla flavor that complements the vanilla extract that is used in the dish. You can of course use refrigerated or shelf-stable Almond Breeze (the coconut blend would be ah-mazing!) but I always have a carton of the refrigerated vanilla on hand. It’s great in smoothies!
If you don’t keep almondmilk on hand, feel free to use whatever milk you normally use in this recipe. Anything will work!
Ingredients in French Toast Casserole
French toast casserole is one of those deceiving recipes that look like they take a ton of time and effort and a lot of ingredients when in all actuality, they’re as easy as can be. This is what you’ll find in this French toast casserole:
- French bread
- eggs
- almondmilk or milk of your choice
- vanilla extract
- granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon
- frozen berries
- cornstarch
Do yourself a favor and do NOT wait until the next “special occasion” to make this Triple Berry French Toast Casserole. Trust me, you’ll wish you had made it sooner!
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- Homemade Biscuits
- Buttermilk Pancakes
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- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
How To Make Triple Berry French Toast Casserole
Triple Berry French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 oz French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup almondmilk or regular milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 cups frozen berries raspberry, blackberry, blueberry blend
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. set aside.
- Place bread cubes in a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, combine, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and cinnamon and whisk together until blended.
- Pour egg mixture over the top of the bread cubes, stirring to coat. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium bowl, combine frozen berries, 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Stir to combine.
- Pour berries into prepared baking dish.
- Spoon bread over the top.
- Sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar (I use my OXO dusting wand) and top with fresh berries, whipped cream, or maple syrup if desired.
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Originally published April 18, 2017.
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Susan Stewart says
Can regular milk be used?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You betcha!
Abby says
Do you think this would work well in a bundt pan?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Love this idea! I would just make sure to grease the pan REALLy well so you don’t have any sticking issues but other than that – yes!
Adina East says
I’m allergic to almond milk, so can you substitute regular milk and extra flavorings? I would love to try this delicious recipe!
Stacy says
Should the bread be left out for a bit or used fresh?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I used day old bread Stacy but the recipe can handle it either way.
Rosie says
I definitely want to do this for breakfast. But I’m confused why there are 3 different granulated sugar measurements. I’ve red the instructions and it doesn’t say to put what measurement in what? I’m such a rule follower. I just don’t want to mess it up. Help?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Rosie! The sugar is added in the order listed in the ingredients. I went ahead and added the specific measurements to the instructions as well to clarify. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
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I am all about easy breakfast recipes like this one!
Ivory says
This as always, looks amazing and making my mouth water. I know I will be making this a LOT!
the impossible game says
Thank you so much for commenting, it is lovely and really makes my day!
Margie Lamb says
Trish, are those frozen berries sweetened or unsweetened?
Dan says
This looks amazing! I am making it now. I rushed to the store to buy the ingredients to make this before the family wakes up. I just put it in the oven and realized I bought vanilla extract, but the instructions don’t call for vanilla extract but it is on the ingredient list. I hope it turns out well anyway, being as I used vanilla almond milk. Lol! Anyways, thanks for the recipe!
Dan says
Update: it was a big hit even without the extract! Everyone had seconds!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome Dan! So glad you enjoyed the casserole!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
:)Thank you for catching that Dan. I’ve corrected the recipe 🙂
Ivory says
This looks so tasty. I plan to try and Mae this soon, and hope it turn out as tasty as your look. Yum!
Karen says
If i use regular milk do i need additional flavorings?