I know it has breakfast on its title, but this berry overnight breakfast casserole can also be served for brunch or snacks. It can also serve as a dessert, if you like. My husband loves eating the leftovers of this as a midnight snack. He easily gets hungry at night and always scours for food to eat. You can serve this dish however you like and whenever you like. You will surely enjoy it in any way!
One of our friends over at Chocolate Covered Katie has this to say about this recipe:
“Overnight breakfast casseroles are also great for feeding a crowd. Any time I’m expecting company, I’ll make one up the night before guests arrive, which gives me free time to relax in the morning instead of worrying about rising early and tiptoeing around to not make any noise and wake up the guests.”
I love the convenience of this recipe! It makes life so much easier in the mornings. Thank you, Chocolate Covered Katie for this recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Driscoll’s fresh berries
- 1/2 lb Sara Lee thick bread
- 2/3 cup Great Value applesauce
- 2/3 cup milk of choice
- 1/3 cup Trader Joe’s pure maple syrup (or agave or honey)
- 1 tsp McCormick pure vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
*It’s best to use thick crusty bread, and let the bread sit out—uncovered—for a day before using. You technically can use sliced sandwich-type bread if you don’t mind a moist and slightly gummy texture. It’s still a good idea to let the bread sit out a day.
Grease an 8-inch pan. (Or double the recipe for a 9×13.) Cut the bread into approximately 1-inch pieces and layer evenly in the pan. Whisk together the applesauce, milk, maple, and vanilla (omit if using vanilla-flavored milk), then pour this mixture evenly over the bread. Spread the berries over the top, then cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, all you have to do is preheat the oven to 350 F, put the pan in the center rack, and bake 1 hour or until bread is lightly golden. Let sit 5 minutes before slicing.
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Quick Tip: If you wish to use frozen berries, make sure the berries are completely thawed and that excess liquid is then drained before beginning, to prevent soggy results.
Thanks again to Chocolate Covered Katie for this amazing recipe.
