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oven strawberry french toast

OVEN STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Fresh Strawberries and cream bring rich flavor to this easy Oven Strawberry French Toast recipe. Perfect make ahead recipe for breakfast or brunch!
3.92 from 23 votes
Prep Time :25 minutes
Cook Time :45 minutes
Total Time :1 hour 10 minutes
Servings :8 servings
Calories :588
Course :Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread day old loaf
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk 2% or whole
  • 2 TBSP granulated sugar
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest optional
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Start by gathering your ingredients. If you are baking this dish right away, preheat the oven to 375°. Grease or spray a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the bread into 16 slices. Discard or save the ends to use in another dish.
  • Arrange the bread slices in the baking pan. Tuck strawberries slices between and around the bread.
  • Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, sugar, lemon zest, almond extract and salt until well combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, to coat. Most of the mix will be absorbed by the bread but it’s okay if a little is in the bottom of the pan. Press down on the top of the bread to help the egg absorb. Let the egg mixture absorb into the bread for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Bake on the center rack of the oven for 45 -55 minutes until the bread is firm when gently pressed and the top is crispy and golden. If it feels soft, keep baking, checking every 5 minutes until done.
  • Serve with extra berries, whipped cream and strawberry syrup.
  • *If you are making this the night before, cover the pan with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Let the pan stand on the counter while you are heating the oven to 375°.

Chef Tips

Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days OR Freeze tightly wrapped in foil or in a freezer bag for up to 1 month.
If using dried lemon zest instead of fresh, reduce amount to 1/8 teaspoon of dried lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
OVEN STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST
Amount per Serving
Calories
588
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
 
20
g
125
%
Cholesterol
 
237
mg
79
%
Sodium
 
412
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
379
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
30
g
33
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
624
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
116
mg
12
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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