OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST BAKE WITH BERRY TOPPING

Overnight French Toast Bake with Berry Topping image

Enjoy this baked French toast topped with berries.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 cups cubed (1 inch) soft French bread (about 13 oz)
8 eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1 bag (12 oz) frozen unsweetened mixed berries
3 cups fresh strawberries, cut into quarters

Steps:

Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, 1/4 cup sugar, the cinnamon, salt and vanilla with wire whisk until smooth; pour over bread cubes. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover dish; bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, stir together 1 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Stir in mixed berries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook about 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until topping is slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Just before serving, stir strawberries into topping. Serve warm over French toast bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 47 g, TransFat 0 g