Dive into the ultimate breakfast luxury with our Maple Overnight French Toast Casserole. Designed for those special mornings from jubilant brunch gatherings to heartwarming holidays like; Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day this dish offers an abundance of flavours. Imagine decadent, butter-rich challah bread, immersed in a creamy mixture of eggs, milk, and fragrant spices, then layered with juicy blueberries and a generous drizzle of rich Canadian maple syrup. Each forkful is a sweet celebrationf your taste buds. Pair this casserole with a bright, berry compote for an unforgettable feast that's sure to captivate your guests.
Servings: 10 to 12 people
Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight refrigeration)
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Level: Beginner
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of butter
1 cup of brown sugar
2 loaves of challah bread, cut into chunky pieces
7 eggs
2 cups of milk
1 tbsp of vanilla extract
2 tbsp of cinnamon
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of nutmeg
Optional: fresh blueberries
Canadian maple syrup
Compote of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries (for serving)
Kitchen Equipment:
Saucepan
Extra-large deep baking dish
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Spatula
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Serrated knife
Cutting board
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together until smooth.
2. Grease an extra-large deep baking dish and pour the butter and brown sugar mixture into it.
3. Place the chunky pieces of challah bread evenly into the baking dish.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
5. Pour the liquid mixture over the challah bread in the baking dish.
6. Drizzle Canadian maple syrup over the bread and top with a large handful of fresh blueberries, if desired.
7. Cover the baking dish and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
8. The next day, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about half an hour.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Uncover the casserole and bake it in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the centre is set.
11. Serve warm with a compote of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, and additional Canadian maple syrup on the side.
Perfect for family gatherings or spoiling Mom with a breakfast fit for royalty, this scrumptious casserole will weave its way into your family’s treasured recipes, cherished year after year.
Enjoy!
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