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Mini French Toast Casserole with Maple Berry Glaze

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A cozy and elegant mini French toast casserole made with brioche or challah bread, baked in individual portions and topped with a fresh maple berry glaze. Perfect for Easter brunch or any special weekend breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups thick-cut brioche or challah bread, cubed
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Unsalted butter (for greasing muffin tin and optional dotting)
  • 1 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter the muffin tin generously to prevent sticking. Optionally, dot small bits of butter on the cups after greasing for extra crisp edges.
  2. Cut brioche or challah into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Add bread cubes to the custard and fold gently until all cubes are coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to soak.
  5. Spoon the custard-soaked bread evenly into the prepared muffin cups. Tap the tin on the counter to settle the bread and remove air pockets.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Edges should be crisp and centers creamy.
  7. While baking, combine berries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries break down and glaze thickens. Blend briefly if a smoother glaze is desired.
  8. Remove mini casseroles from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle generously with warm maple berry glaze before serving.

Notes

[‘Use day-old or slightly stale brioche or challah bread for best texture.’, ‘Let bread soak in custard for 5 minutes before baking to avoid dry centers.’, ‘Watch baking time closely; start checking at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Glaze thickness can be adjusted by adding water or simmering longer.’, ‘Mini casseroles can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.’, ‘Frozen berries can be used for the glaze without thawing; simmer longer to break down.’, ‘Butter dotting on muffin cups adds extra crispness to edges.’]

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Keywords: mini French toast casserole, maple berry glaze, Easter brunch, individual portions, brioche French toast, baked French toast, brunch recipe

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