Nutella® French Toast Casserole
INGREDIENTS for 6 portions
-
12 slices whole grain bread
-
2 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
-
1 cup (250 mL) fresh blueberries
-
4 eggs
-
1-½ cups (375 mL) milk
-
¼ cup (60 mL) pure maple syrup
-
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
-
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
-
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
-
6 tbsp (90 mL) Nutella®
To prepare this delicious recipe, 1 tbsp of Nutella® per person is enough to enjoy!
STEPS
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
-
Spray a 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish lightly with vegetable cooking spray.
-
In prepared baking dish, layer 6 slices of bread. Top with half of the pear slices and blueberries. Layer remaining bread and top with remaining fruit.
-
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon and pour over bread and fruit. Let stand for 10 minutes or more.
-
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden and firm.
-
Serve warm with a dollop of Nutella®.
Serve with extra fruit or glass of 100% fruit juice and a glass of milk for a complete breakfast. Casserole can be prepared the night before and baked the next morning, just refrigerate covered until morning!
