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Strawberry-banana French toast is a classic combination. But instead of just serving it with fresh fruit, this French toast bakes in the oven with bananas and strawberries, resulting in a jammy, custardy breakfast casserole. Our recipe calls for frozen strawberries, but fresh ones work just as well (especially during peak season). The hint of spice fills the house with cozy aromas that will have everyone running to the table. While we love all the indulgent French toast recipes<\/a> in our repertoire, this one is especially great for holiday breakfasts, brunch with your favorite pals or feeding a hungry crowd.<\/p>\n Arrange the bread slices in a large, shallow baking dish. In a large bowl or pitcher, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla and baking powder.<\/p>\n Slowly pour the custard over the bread in the pan. Cover the pan with storage wrap or foil. Chill it in the fridge for eight hours or overnight.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Don’t be tempted to skip this step. Letting the custard soak into the bread makes for a more tender, moist French toast.<\/p>\n About 30 minutes before baking, remove the pan from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter. Heat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the strawberries, bananas, sugar and pie spice.<\/p>\n Pour the fruit into a greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Arrange the prepared bread over the fruit. Sprinkle the bread with cinnamon sugar.<\/p>\n Bake the French toast, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/p>\n Store leftover strawberry and banana French toast in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to four days.<\/p>\n Yes, French toast with strawberries and bananas freezes well. Allow the French toast to cool completely, then cover it tightly with storage wrap and aluminum foil, and freeze it for up to two months. Allow the casserole to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating it.<\/p>\n Reheat the French toast casserole at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until it’s heated through.<\/p>\n You can use fresh strawberries here, especially when they’re in season and packed with flavor! Since the recipe does call for frozen sweetened berries, you may want to stir some extra sugar into the topping if you decide to use fresh berries.<\/p>\n We love serving French toast with bananas and strawberries as the centerpiece of a relaxing brunch. It’s hearty enough to serve on its own with plenty of coffee or tea, but it’s also a tasty addition to a breakfast potluck spread<\/a>. We suggest pairing it with something savory, like bacon, sausage and even a big egg casserole<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This strawberry-banana French toast recipe is a twist on the classic. 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Ingredients for Strawberry-Banana French Toast<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the custard<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Soak the bread overnight<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Prepare the fruit mix<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Assemble the casserole<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Bake<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Strawberry-Banana French Toast Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Strawberry-Banana French Toast<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze strawberry-banana French toast?<\/h3>\n
How do you reheat strawberry-banana French toast?<\/h3>\n
Strawberry-Banana French Toast Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can you use fresh strawberries in strawberry-banana French toast?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with strawberry-banana French toast?<\/h3>\n