Enjoying meals al fresco this summer starts with one simple trick: Head outside before the sun reaches its peak to beat the heat. A summer brunch offers a special way to fuel up before all the adventures and activities a bright, sunny day may bring.
For a hearty solution that’s sure to get you in gear for a day at the park or in the water, this Berry Bagel French Toast Casserole is loaded with favorites like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and a homemade crumble topping that’s a true crowd-pleaser.
This new brunch favorite is powered by limited-edition Dave’s Killer Bread Summer Berry Bagels, which deliver sweet, summery organic goodness with raspberry, blueberry, cranberry and strawberry. Every bite can delight the taste buds, and with 10 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber in each serving, your body will thank you, too. Available nationwide through July, now’s the time to enjoy them before summer passes by.
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Berry Bagel French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Casserole Base:
- 5 Dave’s Killer Bread Summer Berry Bagels
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced, divided
- 3/4 cup blueberries, divided
- 1/2 cup raspberries, divided
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Crumble Topping:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Serving:
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup
- berries (optional)
Directions:
- To make casserole base: Preheat oven to 300 F. Cut bagels into 1-inch cubes. Spread on baking sheet and toast 10 minutes until slightly dry.
- Lightly grease 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add toasted bagel cubes and half the berries.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour evenly over bagels.
- Press bread gently so it absorbs custard. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- To make crumble topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and melted butter. Sprinkle mixture over casserole. Add remaining berries.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until center is set and top is light golden color. If it browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup. Top with extra berries, if desired.
