Ingredients
1/2 cup flour ( all-purpose or whole-wheat)
8 cups bread slice (cubed, whole-wheat)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter (softened )
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup milk (low-fat)
4 large eggs (slightly beaten)
2 cans fruit (sliced or chopped fruit, fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
Steps
- Lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole. Add bread cubes and fruit.
- In a medium bowl, blend eggs, milk, vanilla and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour over bread and fruit. Stir gently to wet all bread with egg mixture. Wash hands after handling raw eggs.
- Cover and refrigerate until all liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes or overnight.
- Just before baking, remove casserole from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the softened margarine, 1/4 cup sugar, and flour with a fork until crumbly.
- Uncover the casserole and sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake until completely set and starting to brown, about 35 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on a food thermometer. A longer baking time is needed when the dish is chilled overnight. Serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nutrition.gov Website. Fruity French Toast Casserole. Recipe source: Source Oregon State University, Food Hero. Available at nutrition.gov/recipes. Access date: 09-05-2024.