Berry French Toast Bake

Does your family adore French toast for breakfast but mornings are too hectic to make it? Try this quick and easy recipe! It has all the warm, comforting flavors of French toast in a casserole! Make it the night ahead and put it in the oven in the morning. It would be the ultimate weekend treat!

Take simple French toast to the next level when you soak it overnight in a classic Pain Perdu batter made with heavy cream, brandy, vanilla sugar, eggs and kosher salt, and then fry and bake with butter for the impressive easy breakfast recipes. Drizzle with maple syrup for extra indulgence.

Although there are many delicious interpretations, the Monte Cristo is traditionally made with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese on French toast. Instead of making French toast from scratch, in this version, we save time by utilizing frozen French toast. It is a snap to build the sandwiches and toast them in a pan.

Who says a panini must use meats and veggies? This unique dessert breaks all the panini rules. Imagine tender apples and sweet spices piled high on crusted-raisin bread. The honey-whipped mascarpone is the stellar ingredient. It sends the flavor profile over the top! Serve with some vanilla bean ice cream for a classic touch.