Description
A delicious and indulgent casserole featuring layers of French bread soaked in a creamy custard, topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread (cubed)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries (sliced)
- Butter (for greasing the casserole dish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Start by cubing the French bread into bite-sized pieces and placing them evenly in a greased casserole dish.
- Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine and Soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Using a spatula, gently press down on the bread to ensure it absorbs the mixture. Top with sliced strawberries.
- Refrigerate: Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the bread to soak up the custard.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Remove the plastic wrap and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the custard has set.
- Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar if you like!
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning for an easy breakfast.
- Try adding other fruits like blueberries or bananas for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg