This baked blueberry French toast casserole is prepared the night before, baked in the morning and served with fresh strawberries.

Baked French Toast with Berries

1 (8-ounce) day-old French baguette

3 large eggs, beaten

2 1/4 cups milk

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup butter or margarine

Fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed

1. Cut bread diagonally into 10 slices. Arrange bread slices in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
2. Combine eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla; stir well. Pour egg mixture over bread slices. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
3. Sprinkle blueberries over bread mixture.
4. Combine four, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly; sprinkle over blueberries.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 375°F (190°C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until set and golden.
6. Serve immediately with strawberries.

Makes 10 servings.