Description
This Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and convenient make-ahead dish perfect for busy mornings. It combines juicy berries with tender bread soaked in a sweet, custard-like mixture for a delightful breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Berries:
- 6 cups berries (32 oz)
Bread:
- 1 lb thick bread
Custard Mixture:
- 1 1/3 cup applesauce or mashed banana
- 2/3 cup milk of choice
- 2/3 cup egg whites or additional milk of choice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave or honey
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Dry Out Bread: If bread is not already slightly hard, either let it sit uncovered for a day before using, or bake the slices at 300 F for 15 minutes so they dry out.
- Prepare Casserole: Grease a 9×13 inch pan. Cut the bread into approximately 1-inch pieces and layer evenly in the pan. Whisk together the applesauce, milk, eggs, maple, and vanilla (omit if using vanilla flavored milk), then pour this mixture evenly over the bread. Spread the berries over the top.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight.
- Bake: The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 F, put the pan in the center rack, and bake for 1 hour or until the bread is lightly golden.
- Serve: Enjoy hot or cold.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by using your favorite berries or adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep as it can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: overnight breakfast casserole, make-ahead breakfast, berry casserole, breakfast bake
