Print

Easy Red White and Blue French Toast Bake Overnight Recipe for Perfect Breakfast

red white and blue french toast bake - featured image
Print Recipe

A festive and easy overnight French toast bake featuring custard-soaked brioche or challah bread layered with fresh strawberries and blueberries, perfect for holiday mornings or any special breakfast.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 cups cubed brioche or challah bread (about 12 ounces / 340 grams)
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or half-and-half (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
  • Butter (unsalted, for greasing the baking dish)

Instructions

  1. Cube about 8 cups (12 ounces / 340 grams) of brioche or challah into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Spread them out on a baking sheet and let them sit uncovered for about an hour to dry out slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or half-and-half, 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and well combined.
  3. Butter a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish generously. Place half of the bread cubes in the dish, then sprinkle half of the sliced strawberries and blueberries over the bread. Top with the remaining bread cubes and berries, spreading evenly.
  4. Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread and berries, pressing down gently with a spatula to make sure all the bread soaks up the liquid.
  5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the bake from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set (a knife inserted in the center should come out clean).
  8. Let cool for about 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Dry the bread slightly before soaking to avoid mushy texture. Use thick-cut brioche or challah for best results. If top browns too fast, tent with foil. Fresh or thawed frozen berries can be used. For dairy-free, substitute milk and bread accordingly and replace eggs with flaxseed egg mixture.

Nutrition

Keywords: French toast bake, overnight breakfast, red white and blue breakfast, Fourth of July breakfast, berry French toast, easy breakfast bake, holiday breakfast

Find it online: https://breezybake.com/easy-red-white-and-blue-french-toast-bake-overnight-recipe-for-perfect-breakfast/