Moist on the inside, slightly crusty on the top, this make ahead French toast casserole is filled with fresh berries and sweet cinnamon flavor.

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12–14 cups French bread

8 large eggs

2 cups 2% milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

2/3 cup brown sugar

1 cup strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup blueberries

1–2 tbsp powdered sugar

Maple syrup, to taste

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1. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with butter or oil.

2. Cut French bread into cubes and add to dish.

3. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a bowl.

4. Pour mixture over bread and press gently.

5. Top with strawberries and blueberries.

6. Cover with wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

7. Preheat oven to 350°F.

8. Bake 35–50 minutes until golden brown.

9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

10. Serve warm with maple syrup.

Best made with day-old bread. For a festive version, add raspberries or pecans. Reheats well for up to 3 days.