Baked Cherry & Blueberry Bagel French Toast
"I made this with fresh fruit I don't think it would work well with frozen"
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (277.5 g)
- Calories 319.3
- Total Fat - 8.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.3 g
- Cholesterol - 223.5 mg
- Sodium - 308.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 46.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.2 g
- Sugars - 29 g
- Protein - 13.2 g
- Calcium - 132.4 mg
- Iron - 3.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Cut the bagels into bite-sized pieces. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes. Place in a large bowl, then drizzle melted butter over the toasted bagel pieces.
Step 3
Whisk together the milk, eggs, extract, and sugar. Pour over the bagels and toss until everything is coated. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Pour into a greased 9x9 inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F degrees for 25 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 35 minutes.
Step 6
Serve warm with syrup.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For the best flavor, use fresh cherries and blueberries.
- If you don't have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
- Instead of fresh cherries, use dried cherries. This will add a more intense cherry flavor and texture to the dish.
- Instead of blueberry bagels, use plain bagels. This will allow the blueberries to be the main flavor in the dish, and the bagels will just provide a light, neutral flavor.
Chocolate Chip Bagel French Toast Follow the same instructions as above, but add 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the mixture before baking. Serve warm with syrup.
Crispy Bacon: Crispy bacon is the perfect accompaniment to this sweet and savory dish. The salty, crunchy bacon adds a great contrast to the soft and fruity French toast.
Fresh Fruit Salad: Fresh fruit salad is the perfect complement to this French toast. The sweet and tart flavors of the fruit pair nicely with the sweetness of the French toast, while the crunch of the fruit provides a nice contrast to the soft texture of the dish. Plus, it adds a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to the meal.
FAQ
Q: Can I use frozen fruit instead of fresh?
A: No, it is not recommended to use frozen fruit for this recipe. Fresh fruit is best for the best possible results.
Q: Can I substitute the almond extract for something else?
A: Yes, you can substitute the almond extract for vanilla extract, or you can omit it altogether.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The bagel is a traditional Jewish bread that originated in Poland in the 17th century. It has become a popular breakfast food in the United States, and is often served with cream cheese, lox, or other toppings.
Fun Fact 2: The French Toast recipe was created in the 17th century by a court chef in France. It was originally called "pain perdu" which means "lost bread" because it was a way to use up stale bread.