Strawberry French Toast Bake - Southern Made Simple
If you're looking for a delicious and easy breakfast recipe, look no further than the Strawberry French Toast Bake from Southern Made Simple. This recipe is perfect for a lazy weekend morning when you want something sweet and satisfying to start your day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this delicious breakfast casserole in no time, and your family will love it.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make this delicious Strawberry French Toast Bake:
- 1 loaf of French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg
- 1 lb of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of cold butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
Here's how to make this delicious Strawberry French Toast Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Arrange the sliced French bread in the baking dish, making sure to cover the bottom of the dish completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices in the baking dish, making sure to coat each slice evenly.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the bread slices in the baking dish.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cold butter pieces. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix the ingredients together until they form a crumbly mixture.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the strawberries in the baking dish.
- Bake the French toast for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Variations
This recipe is versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. Here are a few ideas to switch things up:
- Try using different types of bread, such as brioche, challah or sourdough.
- Swap out the strawberries for other fruits, such as blueberries, raspberries or peaches.
- Add a layer of cream cheese or Nutella between the bread slices and the egg mixture for an extra decadent treat.
- Top the French toast bake with whipped cream, powdered sugar or maple syrup.
Final Thoughts
The Strawberry French Toast Bake from Southern Made Simple is a delicious and easy breakfast recipe that's perfect for lazy mornings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this delicious breakfast casserole in no time, and your family will love it. Try switching things up with different types of bread or fruits for a variation on the original recipe. No matter how you make it, this Strawberry French Toast Bake is sure to become a family favorite.