Description
Indulge in a delightful Strawberry French Toast Casserole, a sweet and creamy breakfast bake that combines the flavors of fluffy bread and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions or a cozy brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
12 slices home-style white bread
cut into 1-inch cubes
divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cold cream cheese
cut into 1-inch cubes
1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups half-and-half
12 large eggs
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
Sauce: 1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and cold cream cheese cubes.
- Add sliced fresh strawberries and toss gently to mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and strawberries, pressing down to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and puffed.
- While the casserole is baking, prepare the sauce by combining sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry and stir into the sugar mixture, cooking until thickened.
- Add sliced strawberries and butter to the sauce, stirring gently until heated through.
- Serve the baked casserole warm, drizzled with the strawberry sauce.
Notes
For an extra touch, consider adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar or whipped cream on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 265 mg
Keywords: Strawberry French Toast Casserole, brunch recipes, baked french toast, strawberry dessert