Baked Strawberry French Toast

Fresh strawberries and cream bring rich flavor to this easy oven strawberry French toast recipe. Perfect make-ahead recipe for breakfast or brunch! Serve with extra berries, whipped cream, and strawberry syrup.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 406 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• cooking spray
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 8 large eggs
• 1 loaf day-old Italian bread
• ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease or spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Slice the bread into 16 slices using a sharp knife. Save the ends to use in another dish, or discard. Arrange the bread slices in the prepared baking pan. Tuck strawberry slices between and around the bread.

Step 3

Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, lemon zest, almond extract, and salt together until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices. Press down on the top of the bread to help the egg absorb; it's okay if a little is in the bottom of the pan. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the bread is firm when gently pressed and the top is crispy and golden, 45 to 55 minutes.