Berry Good" French Toast Bake

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Berry Good" French Toast Bake
40 min.
8
439kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with our "Berry Good" French Toast Bake! This delightful dish is perfect for brunch gatherings, family breakfasts, or even as a sweet side dish. Imagine waking up to the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked French toast, infused with the sweetness of blueberries and the creamy richness of cream cheese. It's a breakfast experience that will leave everyone at the table smiling.

What makes this recipe truly special is its versatility. Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch or simply treating yourself to a cozy morning meal, this French toast bake is sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 40 minutes and the ability to serve up to eight people, it’s an ideal choice for both small and large gatherings. Plus, it’s vegetarian-friendly, making it a great option for everyone to enjoy.

The combination of fluffy bread cubes soaked in a rich custard, paired with bursts of juicy blueberries and crunchy nuts, creates a delightful texture and flavor profile that is simply irresistible. And don’t forget the finishing touches of powdered sugar and your choice of syrup—blueberry or maple—adding that perfect sweet note to each bite. So gather your ingredients, and let’s make breakfast a celebration with this scrumptious "Berry Good" French Toast Bake!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  •  eggs 
  • 10 slices bread french cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ounces cream cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • cup blueberries fresh thawed ()
  • 0.5 cup nuts chopped
  • serving powdered sugar 
  • serving maple syrup 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Generously grease 2 1/2-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Beat flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in large bowl with hand beater until smooth. Stir in bread cubes until coated.
  2. Pour bread mixture into casserole. Top evenly with cream cheese, blueberries and nuts. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  3. Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  5. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories439kcal
Protein15.76%
Fat30.41%
Carbs53.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.59
Glycemic Load
40.28
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.447826043419%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.57mg
Petunidin
5.83mg
Delphinidin
6.55mg
Malvidin
12.5mg
Peonidin
3.75mg
Catechin
0.98mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
1.42mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:439.03kcal
21.95%
Fat:14.97g
23.03%
Saturated Fat:5.09g
31.83%
Carbohydrates:59.61g
19.87%
Net Carbohydrates:56.39g
20.51%
Sugar:12.29g
13.65%
Cholesterol:138.99mg
46.33%
Sodium:653.6mg
28.42%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:17.45g
34.91%
Selenium:37.48µg
53.54%
Vitamin B1:0.7mg
46.47%
Vitamin B2:0.68mg
39.8%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.98%
Folate:134.77µg
33.69%
Phosphorus:256.75mg
25.67%
Iron:4.47mg
24.83%
Vitamin B3:4.9mg
24.52%
Magnesium:59.64mg
14.91%
Copper:0.28mg
14.25%
Calcium:138.07mg
13.81%
Zinc:1.94mg
12.95%
Fiber:3.22g
12.9%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.7%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.77%
Vitamin B12:0.56µg
9.4%
Potassium:304.19mg
8.69%
Vitamin A:406.43IU
8.13%
Vitamin D:1.16µg
7.75%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.93%
Vitamin K:4.61µg
4.39%
Vitamin C:1.83mg
2.22%