Sunrise Strawberry French Toast Casserole

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 35 minutes

Wake up to a weekend wonder with this delightful Sunrise Strawberry French Toast Casserole!

Imagine the aroma of sweet strawberries and maple syrup wafting through your home as you lazily stretch in bed on a weekend morning. This Sunrise Strawberry French Toast Casserole is your ticket to a blissful start. Perfect for those mornings when you want something special without the fuss, this dish combines the comfort of French toast with the ease of a casserole, making your weekend breakfast a true celebration of flavors.

Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 8 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 350

1 loaf of day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into cubes
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
8 large eggs (or egg substitute for egg-free version)
2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/4 cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Powdered sugar for dusting

Steps

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Spread the bread cubes evenly in the dish and scatter the sliced strawberries over the top.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture over the bread and strawberries, making sure all the bread is soaked.

Step 5

Drizzle melted butter over the top and let sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 6

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.

Step 7

Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.

Make it your own!

Add a crunchy topping by mixing together 1/2 cup of chopped pecans with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and sprinkling it over the casserole before baking.
Mix in a half cup of cream cheese cubes with the bread for a creamy twist.
For a burst of citrus, add the zest of one orange to the egg mixture.