Strawberry French Toast Bake

A sweet and comforting make-ahead breakfast bake filled with juicy strawberries, warm spices, and topped with a buttery crumble. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or weekend mornings.

Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes (plus chilling)
Servings: 8–10

Ingredients

French Toast Base:

• 1 loaf French bread, cubed and lightly toasted
• 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumble Topping:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Prep the Dish:
   Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
   In a large bowl, toss together the cubed bread and sliced strawberries. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish.
2. Make the Custard:
   In another large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until fully combined.
   Pour evenly over the bread and strawberries.
3. Chill:
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
4. Bake – Step One:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
5. Prepare the Crumble:
   While the base is baking, mix together brown sugar, flour, cold cubed butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to create a crumbly texture.
6. Bake – Step Two:
   After 20 minutes, remove the French toast bake from the oven. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top.
   Return to oven and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
7. Serve:
   Serve warm with extra fresh strawberries, a dusting of powdered sugar, or your favorite syrup.

Tips & Notes

• Make-Ahead: This bake is perfect for prepping the night before and baking fresh in the morning.
• Bread Options: Brioche or challah can be used instead of French bread for a richer flavor.
• Serving Ideas: Add a dollop of whipped cream or drizzle of vanilla glaze for a brunch-worthy finish.

Strawberry French Toast Bake

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• Prep Time: 0 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes (plus chilling)
• Yield: Servings: 8–10

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Description

A sweet and comforting make-ahead breakfast bake filled with juicy strawberries, warm spices, and topped with a buttery crumble. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or weekend mornings.

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Ingredients

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French Toast Base:

• 1 loaf French bread, cubed and lightly toasted

• 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced

• 8 large eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• ½ cup white sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumble Topping:

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, cold and cubed

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Instructions

• Prep the Dish:
  Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  In a large bowl, toss together the cubed bread and sliced strawberries. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish.

• Make the Custard:
  In another large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until fully combined.
  Pour evenly over the bread and strawberries.

• Chill:
  Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

• Bake – Step One:
  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

• Prepare the Crumble:
  While the base is baking, mix together brown sugar, flour, cold cubed butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to create a crumbly texture.

• Bake – Step Two:
  After 20 minutes, remove the French toast bake from the oven. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top.
  Return to oven and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.

 

• Serve:
  Serve warm with extra fresh strawberries, a dusting of powdered sugar, or your favorite syrup.

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Notes

• Make-Ahead: This bake is perfect for prepping the night before and baking fresh in the morning.

• Bread Options: Brioche or challah can be used instead of French bread for a richer flavor.

 

• Serving Ideas: Add a dollop of whipped cream or drizzle of vanilla glaze for a brunch-worthy finish.