Berry French Toast Bake

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Excellent for brunches or family breakfasts. from betty crocker.

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Steps

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Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with butter.

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In a large bowl , beat flour , half-and-half , 1 / 4 cup sugar , vanilla , salt , and eggs with wire whisk until smooth.

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Stir in bread and 1 1 / 2 cups mixed berries.

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Spoon into the baking dish , cover tightly and refrigerate 1 - 24 hours.

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Heat oven to 400f.

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Uncover bread mixture , and bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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In a 1 1 / 2 quart saucepan , stir together 1 / 2 cup sugar and the cornstarch.

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Stir in the orange juice until smooth.

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Stir in 1 cup mixed berries , heat to boiling over medium heat , stirring constantly.

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Cook about 4 minutes , stirring constantly , until slightly thickened , remove from heat.

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Just before serving , stir in strawberry halves.

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Serve warm over french toast bake.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, salt, eggs, french bread, frozen unsweetened mixed berries, cornstarch, orange juice, fresh strawberries