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Rhubarb Pear French Toast Overnight Casserole

Rhubarb Pear French Toast Overnight Casserole

Take advantage of rhubarb being in season with this tart and tangy French toast casserole. Sprinkled with lemon zest sugar, it's the perfect start to the day!
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Prep Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 9 hours

ingredients

French Toast Casserole
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 1 loaf 1 lb French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 pears peeled and chopped
  • 8 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp salt
Topping
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • Powdered sugar

instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spread chopped rhubarb on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper of a silicone mat. Bake for 15 minutes, until fork tender.
  • Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Place a layer of bread cubes in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with a layer of chopped pear and roasted rhubarb. Top with a layer of bread cubes and finish with the remaining rhubarb and pear.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over the bread and fruit. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Dot with butter. Combine sugar and lemon zest for the topping in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Cover and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Top with powdered sugar as desired.

notes

Note: You can use frozen chopped rhubarb. You will just need to roast the rhubarb for approximately 5 to 10 minutes longer. 
Category: Breakfast