Overnight French toast complete with layer of berries offers an 'elevated' breakfast dish

This overnight French toast recipe from the American Egg Board could be the dish that keeps on giving.

Nelson Serrano-Bahri, chef and director of innovation at the American Egg Board in Chicago, Illinois, recommends topping this French toast with fresh berries, sprinkled confectioners' sugar and maple syrup for an easy breakfast.

"Try mixing your berries with some mint or other fresh herbs to elevate this dish," he said. 

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This French toast can be served for up to three days, assuming there are any leftovers to enjoy at multiple meals.

Overnight French toast by the Incredible Egg

Makes 12 servings

Prep time: 55 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Wake up to a delicious overnight French toast dish that could impress your whole family. (Incredible Egg )

Ingredients

• 1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, torn into 1-foot pieces
• 8 large eggs
• 2 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Cube or tear up your sourdough bread before building an even layer at the bottom of your baking dish and pouring the spice and milk mixture on top. (iStock)

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, to serve
• Maple syrup, to serve

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Directions

1. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place bread pieces or cubes on the prepared dish in an even layer.

2. In a medium bowl, add eggs, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Whisk to combine, then pour over the bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

You can enjoy this breakfast treat the next day or wait up to three days to dive in – but good luck waiting that long. (Incredible Egg; iStock)

3. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap from the dish and bake for 45–60 minutes, until the desired texture.

4. Top with fresh berries, sprinkled confectioners' sugar and maple syrup, if desired.

5. Serve and refrigerate leftovers for up to three days.

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