Description
A delicious and easy make-ahead breakfast dish that combines layers of bread with a rich egg mixture, baked to perfection with a crumbly topping and berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old French bread, cubed (about 10 cups)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 7 large eggs
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch Kosher salt
- ½ cup salted butter, cubed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup berries (frozen is fine)
Instructions
- Butter or grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Layer 10 cups of bread cubes evenly in the pan, creating about 2 layers.
- In a medium bowl, beat together 2 cups of milk, 7 eggs, ¾ cup brown sugar, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover with aluminum foil and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ½ cup butter, ½ cup flour, and ½ cup brown sugar using a pastry cutter or two knives until crumbly. Cover and chill.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sprinkle the topping over the bread and evenly disperse 1 cup of berries on top.
- Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the center is cooked through.
- Enjoy by itself or topped with syrup.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old bread.
- You can substitute with sourdough or challah bread for added flavor.
- Feel free to use fresh berries if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg