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Make Mixed Berry French Toast Bake

If you're looking for a delicious, easy-to-make breakfast that’s perfect for feeding a crowd, look no further than this Mixed Berry French Toast Bake. This dish combines the classic flavors of French toast with the fresh, juicy goodness of mixed berries, making it a delightful treat for any morning.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb loaf of French bread cubed
  • 6 egg whites
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 12 oz package frozen unsweetened mixed berries, (you could substitute fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Baking Dish

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
  • Evenly spread the bread cubes in the dish.

Step 2: Create the Egg Mixture

  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, whole eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  • Pour this mixture over the bread cubes in the baking dish, ensuring even coverage.

Step 3: Refrigerate

  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 4: Preheat the Oven and Thaw Berries

  • Remove the frozen berries from the freezer 30 minutes before baking to allow them to thaw.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5: Initial Baking

  • Take the baking dish out of the refrigerator.
  • Bake it, covered with foil, for 30 minutes.

Step 6: Prepare the Crumb Topping

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cold butter.
  • Use two knives to cut the butter into the sugar until it forms a crumbly texture.

Step 7: Add Berries and Topping

  • After the initial baking, take the dish out of the oven.
  • Distribute the thawed berries evenly over the bread.
  • Sprinkle the crumb topping over the berries.

Step 8: Final Baking

  • Return the dish to the oven, uncovered.
  • Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Step 9: Serve

  • Enjoy your freshly baked berry-topped bread pudding!