QUICK FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH STRAWBERRY LEMON SAUCE

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Quick French Toast Casserole with Strawberry Lemon Sauce image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
6 cups 1-inch-cubed challah bread (about half of a 1-pound loaf)
1 pound ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • For the French toast casserole: Set a trivet in a 6- to 8-quart Instant Pot® and add 1 cup water to the pot. Spray a 6-inch springform pan or 7-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and eggs in a medium bowl. Add the half-and-half and whisk to combine well.
  • Press the bread into a large bowl, then pour the custard mixture all over. Press the bread firmly to submerge. Stir with a spoon, then pour the bread and custard mixture into the prepared cake pan. Place the pan on the trivet in the Instant Pot® and pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. Release the valve to depressurize the pot, then remove the pan. Let stand 10 minutes before either removing the sides of the springform pan or inverting the casserole onto a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature with the strawberry lemon sauce.
  • For the strawberry lemon sauce: Put the strawberries in a medium saucepan and toss them with the cornstarch. Add the maple syrup and lemon juice (reserve the zest). Bring to a brisk simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the temperature to keep it at a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are somewhat broken down and the liquid is thick and syrupy, about 12 minutes. Add the lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Iftikher Afridi
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This is the worst French toast casserole I've ever had. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Mehadii Qeerroo
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This casserole was a waste of time and ingredients. It didn't turn out well at all.


papon mahmoud
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I didn't like the texture of the casserole. It was too mushy for my taste.


Mohsin Abbas
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.


Tawsif JuYel
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I had some trouble getting the casserole to set properly, but it still tasted good.


Gulsher Raja
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This casserole is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Adewole Aminat
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I really enjoyed the strawberry lemon sauce in this recipe.


W Simon
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This is the best French toast casserole I've ever had. The bread is so fluffy and the sauce is so flavorful.


Marosha Azmat Azmat
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I made this casserole for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their fruit.


The Maples Family
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This is a great recipe for a lazy weekend breakfast. It's also perfect for a crowd.


Yazisani Mpofu
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I'm not a big fan of French toast, but this casserole changed my mind. It's so good!


Samar
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The strawberry lemon sauce is amazing! It really takes this dish to the next level.


Michelle Schwartz
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This is my new favorite French toast recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


robert schaffer
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


tarik ul
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This French toast casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The strawberry lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch.