Overnight Breakfast Casserole
A wholesome make-ahead breakfast casserole made with bread, juicy berries, and a naturally sweetened custard, prepared the night before for a stress-free, delicious morning meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 9 hours including chilling
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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, agave, or honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut bread into bite-sized cubes and place half in the bottom of the dish.
- Scatter half of the berries over the bread.
- Repeat with remaining bread and berries.
- In a medium bowl, whisk applesauce (or banana), milk, egg whites (or additional milk), maple syrup, and vanilla if using.
- Pour mixture evenly over bread and berries, pressing gently to help absorption.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) in the morning and bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use a sturdy bread such as brioche, challah, or sourdough for best texture.
Frozen berries work well; do not thaw before using.
Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
Gluten-free bread can be used for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (of 10)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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