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Easy Berry French Toast Bake

I love a quick & easy breakfast like the next person, as well as berries..... cream cheese goodness & I mean do you see it raining powdered sugar? :)
This is a recipe that is simple, but "fancy" to bake for a special occasion or a "just because" type of week and let's be real we are all in need of recipes to pick our spirits up right now!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: berry french toast, breakfast bake, breakfast casserole, french toast bake, party food, party recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Alaina Hinkle

Ingredients

  • 8-10 fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup of fresh blueberries
  • 1 8 oz block of cream cheese
  • 1 loaf Brioche Bread
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 tsp tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup of half & half
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 1/2 tbsp of coconut sugar

Instructions

  • Grease a 9 X 13 pan ( I like to do it with coconut oil) then put half of the bread cubes at the bottom of the pan. It should fill the whole bottom & create a nice layer with no empty spaces. Then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the blueberries over the bread cubes. Then slice up half of the strawberries & sprinkle those over it as well. After, break apart 4oz of the cream cheese & sprinkle pieces of it evenly over that layer.
  • Then you do the exact same thing over again to create your second layer. Using the rest of the bread cubes, blueberries, strawberries & cream cheese.
  • Then in a large bowl add in eggs, milk, half & half, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1 tbsp coconut sugar, almond extract & vanilla extract. Whisk until throughly combined, it may take a minute to get the cinnamon to fully mix with the rest of the liquid, but keep whisking until it is incorporated & not just on the top.
  • After pour the liquid all over the top of the casserole. Then push down the top layer so the bread & tops are submerged in the liquid. In a small bowl add the 1/2 tsp cinnamon & 1/2 tsp coconut sugar-- whisk together. After sprinkle the cinnamon & sugar mixture on top of the casserole, & place in oven at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. You may want to cover it around 45 minutes with aluminum foil, however, I feel like leaving it uncovered allows the top to get nice & golden brown with the sugar/cinnamon.
  • You will know it is done when you take it out & it pasts tooth pick test, as well as not jiggling anymore. Then let sit for 5 minute & the slice! Drizzle with more fresh fruit, maple syrup-- you name it! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 1353mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 420mg | Iron: 7mg