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I absolutely love English Muffins and honestly they are a staple in our house for breakfast sandwiches and to enjoy my delicious Slow Cooker Apple Butter. Over the years we have switched to only purchasing Bays English Muffins because they are the most delicious and fresh muffins we can buy. While we enjoy them for our traditional breakfast ideas like the breakfast sandwiches and buttered English muffins I also love to use these English muffins for creative recipes. Honestly, have you thought about all of the recipes you could make with English muffins? Endless ideas!
One of my favorite things to make are casseroles, yeah that sounds weird but it is true. Casseroles are usually very easy to make and most of them are the perfect family meals. For the holidays I enjoy making breakfast casseroles that can be prepared ahead of time so I am not worried about cooking while we have guests at the house. My favorite way to switch up some of our breakfast casserole recipes is by using Bays English Muffins instead of bread. I highly recommend doing this for any of your casseroles that call for bread!
Make This Delicious Lemon Berry French Toast Casserole
Ingredients:
6 BAYS English Muffins, halved and split
6 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup blueberries
1/3 cup blackberries
1/3 cup raspberries
2 TBSP butter, melted
Lemon curd
Powdered sugar, optional
Directions:
1. Spray the inside of a 12-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange muffin quarters snugly in dish in a shingle pattern, placing the cut edge down and curved edge up, and set aside.
2. Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest and salt in a blender. Blend until thoroughly combined, and pour over muffins in dish. Lightly press down on muffins with a spoon to help saturate with liquid. Let soak, refrigerated, at least 1 hour.
3. While muffins soak, prepare berry syrup by combining maple syrup and berries in a small saucepan over low heat. Stirring occasionally, heat until the whole berries soften and mixture thickens slightly.
4. When ready to finish the French toast, preheat oven to 425°F. Bake for 25 minutes, brushing with melted butter during last 5 minutes of baking. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving. Lightly dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve with warm berry syrup and lemon curd.
Looks amazing right? If you want some extra lemon flavor you can always add extra zest or even a bit of lemon juice to this casserole mix. This casserole is the perfect breakfast or brunch recipe. I know I will be bringing this to any holiday brunch invites we have this year. Easy to prepare and can feed a crowd!
Lemon Berry French Toast Casserole
Finding a perfect breakfast casserole just got easier. This delicious Lemon Berry French Toast Casserole uses English Muffins, eggs and fresh berries to create an easy breakfast casserole that can be enjoyed at anytime of the day.
Ingredients
- 6 BAYS English Muffins halved and split
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup blackberries
- 1/3 cup raspberries
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- 2 TBSP butter melted
- Lemon Curd
- Powdered Sugar optional
Instructions
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Spray the inside of a 12-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange muffin quarters snugly in dish in a shingle pattern, placing the cut edge down and curved edge up, and set aside.
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Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest and salt in a blender. Blend until thoroughly combined, and pour over muffins in skillet. Lightly press down on muffins with a spoon to help saturate with liquid. Let soak, refrigerated, at least 1 hour.
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While muffins soak, prepare berry syrup by combining maple syrup and berries in a small saucepan over low heat. Stirring occasionally, heat until the whole berries soften and mixture thickens slightly.
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When ready to finish the French toast, preheat oven to 425°F. Bake for 25 minutes, brushing with melted butter during last 5 minutes of baking. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving. Lightly dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve with warm berry syrup and lemon curd.
Versatility of Bays English Muffins
Bays English Muffins has rewritten the rules, showing millions of people that English muffins are great any time of day, not just for breakfast. Bays chefs are proving the versatility of English muffins with creative recipes for appetizers (Bacon, Beer & Cheddar English Muffin Wedges), mini pizzas, sandwiches, melts, paninis, burgers, and sides (like garlic bread.) Of course, never ignore the mastery of the English muffin for breakfast. In fact, if you’re betrothed to the bagel, consider shaking things up, try feeding your family Bays English Muffins instead, they will thank you! The toppings are endless and your family deserves a change of pace. Go to the Bays English Muffins website to find out what stores near you carry Bays as well as great Bays recipe ideas.
There are four different varieties of Bays English Muffins to use in your recipes or with your favorite spreads. Original, Sourdough, Multi-Grain and Honey Wheat. You will find them in your grocer’s refrigerated case next to the eggs – not in the bread aisle. Because they are found in the dairy case you know those muffins will always be fresh! YUM! Time to stock up and get cooking!
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