Christmas Day Brunch
by
AndiatBettyCrocker
12/23/2008 10:30:00 AM
I’m at home today, getting ready for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For me this means that I’m still cooking and baking. Tomorrow I plan to make Overnight French Toast Bake with Berry Topping to bring to Jason’s and Katie’s home on Christmas morning. I really like this make-ahead recipe because of the pretty red berry topping with fresh strawberries.
French Toast Bake with Berry Toopping
12 cups cubed (1 inch) soft French bread (about 13 oz)
8 eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
Berry Topping
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1 bag (12 oz) frozen unsweetened mixed berries
3 cups fresh strawberries, cut into quarters
1. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, 1/4 cup sugar, the cinnamon, salt and vanilla with wire whisk until smooth; pour over bread cubes. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
2. Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover dish; bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, stir together 1 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Stir in mixed berries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook about 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until topping is slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
4. Just before serving, stir strawberries into topping. Serve warm over French toast bake.
8 servings
Tags:
brunch, Christmas Day, French Toast
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