Oven-Baked French Toast With Mixed Berry Sauce

Name: Oven-Baked French Toast With Mixed Berry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf white bread, sliced, ends discarded; 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 6 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups milk, low-fat; INGREDIENTS FOR BERRY SAUCE; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 cups frozen mixed berries; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 loaf white bread, sliced, ends discarded
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups milk, low-fat
INGREDIENTS FOR BERRY SAUCE
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cups frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Heat oven to 375F Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with cookng spray.
2
Arrange enough whole bread slices in a single layer to cover bottom of dish. Cut remaining slices in half on diagonal and arrange in overlapping rows on top. You should have 3 rows of bread triangles. Set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and nutmeg. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until well-blended. Gradually whisk in milk.
4
Slowly and evenly pour egg mixture over bread slices and let soak for 5 minutes. Use a fork or spatula to gently press down on bread to ensure it is evenly soaked.
5
Baked for 30-40 minutes or until French toast is puffed. Sprinkle top of French toast with sugar, then set oven to broil. Broil French toast until sugar is melted and bread is lightly browned.
6
BERRY SAUCE:.
7
While French toast bakes, in a small bowl, combine lemon juice and cornstarch. Set aside.
8
In a medium saucepan, combine berries, sugar, water and salt. Bring to a simmer and stir in lemon juice mixture. Simmer, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly about 2 minutes longer. Let cool.
9
When French toast is done baking, serve immediately topped with mixed berry sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf white bread, sliced, ends discarded, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Oven-Baked French Toast With Mixed Berry Sauce falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!