Clarksville, TN – Start your morning with the warm, comforting goodness of Fruity French Toast Casserole, a delicious baked breakfast that combines tender whole-wheat bread, sweet fruit, and a rich vanilla egg mixture beneath a buttery, crumbly topping. Every bite delivers a delightful blend of soft, custardy bread and juicy fruit, with just the right touch of sweetness.
Made with simple ingredients and your choice of fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, this easy casserole is perfect for family breakfasts, weekend brunches, or a special morning treat. Prepare it ahead of time, let the bread soak up all that delicious flavor, and bake until golden and set.
Ready in about an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish makes it easy to serve up a warm, fruity breakfast everyone will love!
Fruity French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
8 cups bread slices (cubed, whole-wheat)
2 cans fruit (sliced or chopped fruit, fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
4 large eggs (slightly beaten)
1 cup milk (low-fat)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter (softened )
1/2 cup flour ( all-purpose or whole-wheat)
Instructions
Lightly oil an 8×8-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole. Add bread cubes and fruit.
In a medium bowl, blend eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour over bread and fruit. Stir gently to wet all bread with egg mixture. Wash hands after handling raw eggs.
Cover and refrigerate until all liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes or overnight.
Just before baking, remove casserole from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the softened margarine, 1/4 cup sugar, and flour with a fork until crumbly.
Uncover the casserole and sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake until completely set and starting to brown, about 35 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on a food thermometer. A longer baking time is needed when the dish is chilled overnight. Serve warm.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Yield: 8 cups
