Description
This delicious Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a perfect make-ahead dish for a stress-free morning. Loaded with berries and a hint of sweetness, it’s a crowd-pleaser for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Berries:
- 6 cups berries (32 oz)
Bread Mixture:
- 1 lb thick bread
- 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 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 type of bread and berries.
- Feel free to drizzle with extra maple syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 220
- Sugar: Approximately 15g
- Sodium: Approximately 250mg
- Fat: Approximately 3g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 42g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 5mg
