Best 7 Strawberry Topped French Toast Bake Recipes

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**Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Strawberry-Topped French Toast Bake, a harmonious blend of classic French toast and luscious strawberry compote, perfected in a warm, inviting casserole.**

**This delectable dish starts with thick slices of bread, soaked in a rich custard mixture of eggs, milk, cream, and spices, promising a custard-like interior and a golden-brown crust.** **Plump, juicy strawberries, bursting with natural sweetness, are transformed into a vibrant compote, adding a layer of fruity goodness that complements the richness of the French toast. Topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup, this symphony of flavors and textures will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.**

**Accompanying this main recipe are three tempting variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.**

* **For those who love a nutty crunch, the Almond-Crusted French Toast Bake features a crispy almond topping that adds a delightful textural contrast to the soft interior.**

* **If you're seeking a healthier option, the Whole Wheat French Toast Bake utilizes wholesome whole wheat bread, providing a nutritious and fiber-rich twist on this classic indulgence.**

* **And for a decadent treat, the Chocolate Chip French Toast Bake incorporates semisweet chocolate chips, creating a dessert-like casserole that will satisfy your sweet tooth.**

**With its ease of preparation and versatility, this Strawberry-Topped French Toast Bake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weekend brunch, a special holiday gathering, or a cozy family breakfast. Dive into the recipes and experience the magic of this culinary delight.**

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST



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French toast casserole is served with a drizzle of warm homemade strawberry sauce.

Provided by Tamala Henry

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 9h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 slices home-style white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cold cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups half-and-half
12 large eggs
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange half the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute cream cheese cubes over the bread cube layer; sprinkle 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries atop cream cheese layer. Layer the remaining bread cubes over strawberry layer.
  • Pour half-and-half into a blender; pulse for a few seconds. Blend eggs into half-and-half until fully incorporated. Add maple syrup and blend until smooth. Pour mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove baking dish from refrigerator 45 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake the covered casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until French toast is puffed and golden brown, about 30 more minutes.
  • Stir sugar, water, and cornstarch together in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in 1 cup sliced strawberries; cook and stir until strawberries have softened, about 10 minutes. Add butter; stir until melted. Serve hot over French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 244.5 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 376 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRIES



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French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it's hard to make for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes everything. -David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups chopped fresh strawberries
Additional maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place bread in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over bread. For topping, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and syrup; stir in pecans. Spread over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with strawberries and additional syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: biscuits, strawberry, strawberry, sugar, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, whipped cream

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 biscuits, or 1 can biscuit dough
1 cup strawberry, quartered
2 cups strawberry, finely diced
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Slice each biscuit into 8 pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
  • In a saucepan on medium heat, combine strawberry filling ingredients and cook until it reaches a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until filling reaches a smooth consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine egg mixture ingredients in a large bowl until well-incorporated.
  • Place biscuits in a greased baking dish and spread the egg mixture evenly on top.
  • Top with strawberry filling and the fresh quartered strawberries.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Slice and serve with whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 30 grams

STRAWBERRY-TOPPED FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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Enjoy this delicious French toast bake topped with strawberries.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 9h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf (16 oz) French bread (about 18 inches long), cut into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) slices
1 container (8 oz) pineapple cream cheese spread
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 quart (4 cups) fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons amaretto, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese on 12 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to form 12 sandwiches. Place sandwiches in baking dish to cover bottom of dish.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs. Beat in milk, 1/4 cup sugar, the salt and cinnamon until well blended. Pour over bread in baking dish. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Turn bread slices over. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Chop 1 cup of the strawberries. (Refrigerate remaining berries.) In nonmetal bowl, gently stir chopped strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar and the amaretto until mixed. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; drizzle bread slices with melted butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, slice remaining strawberries and add to chilled strawberry mixture; mix lightly. Serve French toast with strawberry topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 38 g

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY SYRUP



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons salted butter
8 slices basic white bread
Strawberry Syrup for serving, recipe follows
1 cup sliced strawberries (about 6 large whole)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Crack the eggs into a blender and add the milk and cinnamon. Blend until the yolks and whites are incorporated. (This step can be accomplished in a shallow dish with a whisk or fork as well.) Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or wide-bottom bowl.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and swirl it around the pan; when melted, place 1 piece of bread in the egg mixture to soak in for about 10 seconds. Turn over and let soak on other side. This is a quick process don't let bread soak too long as it will get too soggy. Drain off excess egg and place the bread in the hot pan. Immediately soak 3 more bread slices, taking care not to over-crowd the pan.
  • Cook until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Repeat with remaining butter and bread slices. Serve with Strawberry Syrup spooned over or on the side at the table.
  • Place the strawberries, sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons water into a wide saucepan or skillet large enough to hold the strawberries in a single layer. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook gently until the strawberries are very soft and ruby red in color throughout., but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes .
  • Serve warm over French toast or on the side at the table.

CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST BAKE WITH STRAWBERRY TOPPING



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You'll flip for this luscious French toast recipe, but your bread won't: slices bake together in one time-saving batch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 container (8 oz) pineapple cream cheese spread
1 loaf (1 lb) French bread (about 18 inches long), cut into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) slices
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3 cups fresh strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons amaretto, if desired
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each of 12 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to make 12 sandwiches. Place sandwiches in baking dish to cover bottom of pan.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, 1/4 cup sugar, the salt and cinnamon; beat well. Pour over sandwiches in baking dish. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover; refrigerate about 8 hours or overnight.
  • Chop 1 cup of the strawberries. (Refrigerate remaining berries.) In nonmetal bowl, gently stir together chopped strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar and the amaretto. Cover; refrigerate about 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; drizzle sandwiches with melted butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, slice remaining strawberries and add with blueberries to chilled strawberry mixture; mix lightly. Serve French toast with berry topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 g

STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST



Strawberry French Toast image

Fresh berries and cream cheese create the creamy middle in these French toast sandwiches. Because you prepare this breakfast bake the night before, it's perfect for overnight guests. I like to serve it with bacon and fresh fruit. -Karen Sharp, Harvard, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
10 large eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half cream or heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, strawberries and confectioners' sugar until blended. Spread about 2 tablespoons on one side of half the bread slices; top with remaining bread. , Place sandwiches in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream and vanilla. Pour over bread. Turn each sandwich. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , With a slotted spatula, transfer sandwiches to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Discard any remaining egg mixture. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes; turn and bake 10 minutes longer or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, for the sauce, combine the strawberries, sugar and water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve French toast with strawberry sauce and maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 230mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the French toast, make sure to leave enough space between each slice so that they can cook evenly.
  • Cook the French toast until it is golden brown. This will ensure that it is cooked through and has a slightly crispy exterior.
  • Use a high-quality bread. A good quality bread will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for a bread that is thick and sturdy, yet still light and fluffy.
  • Don't skimp on the butter. Butter is what gives French toast its rich, decadent flavor. Don't be afraid to use a generous amount.
  • Serve the French toast immediately. French toast is best served hot and fresh out of the oven. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to reheat it before serving.

Conclusion:

Strawberry Topped French Toast Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its sweet and tangy strawberry topping, this French toast bake is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast or brunch recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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