Description
This delicious Overnight Breakfast Casserole combines bread, berries, and a creamy custard mixture, refrigerated overnight and baked in the morning for a warm, hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 cups berries ((32 oz))
- 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
- Prepare the 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.
- Assemble the casserole: To make the overnight breakfast casserole, grease a 9×13 inch pan. Cut the bread into approximately 1-inch pieces and layer evenly in the pan.
- Mix custard: Whisk together the applesauce, milk, eggs, maple, and vanilla (omit if using vanilla flavored milk), then pour this mixture evenly over the bread.
- Add berries: Spread the berries over the top.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 F, put the pan in the center rack, and bake 1 hour or until bread is lightly golden.
- Serve: Enjoy hot or cold.
Notes
- If bread is not already slightly hard, drying it out beforehand improves texture.
- Vanilla extract is optional, omit if using vanilla flavored milk.
- Can be served hot or cold.
