***Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole***

Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole



Next Sunday is Easter Sunday and many people like to have holiday brunches. This is a pretty and tasty recipe that can be made ahead of time and that hints of spring/summer with the wonderful flavors of berries. It's made with frozen berries so you can have it any time of the year you like, but good fresh berries are starting to make an appearance so I recommend topping with fresh berries for extra berry flavor and a lovely presentation.

Ingredients:

1 16 oz loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp granulated sugar
¾ tsp The Bean & The Leaf Korintje ground cinnamon
5 cups frozen berries (raspberry, blackberry, blueberry
blend)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp The Bean & The Leaf Korintje ground cinnamon
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and cinnamon and whisk together until blended. Pour egg mixture over the top of the bread cubes, stirring to coat. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a medium bowl, combine frozen berries, ½ cup of sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Stir to combine. Pour berries into prepared baking dish.
Spoon bread mixture over the top. Sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of sugar. (You can cover it and put it in the refrigerator at this point if you are making it ahead.)
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.

Before serving sprinkle with powdered sugar. The dish makes its own flavorful syrup but you can also serve with maple or berry syrup.

Serve & Enjoy!