This French Toast is Berry Delightful

Tired of eating cereal bars and Pop-Tarts in the chaotic morning rush? With a little prep time the night before, your family can wake up to the freshly baked goodness of this easy French Toast Casserole. Heck, the sweet smell wafting through the house may even get your surly teenagers out of bed voluntarily. And if you really want to go the extra mile, set the breakfast table with this eye-opening syrup pitcher from Sur La Table. No plastic bottles for you!

French Toast Casserole

1 16 oz. loaf of bread, cubed

1 1/2 cups half and half

3/4 cup maple syrup

8 eggs, beaten

2 cups strawberries and/or blueberries

Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight in a greased 11x15 pan . If you don't have a pan that large, divide into 2 8x8 pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.