Do you find yourself craving French toast but get put off due to the hassle of its preparation? If that’s you, then this is the minimal mess recipe that will allow you to curb that craving for french toast!

You see, unlike traditional French toast where you batter up your bread and then have to sit and watch over each piece to ensure it doesn’t burn, this french toast casserole simply asks you to combine your bread and batter into the one dish and then leave in the oven to bake. It’s as simple as that! No hands covered in batter and no need for multiple fry pans to ensure all pieces can be enjoyed fresh and hot at once.

In our French toast casserole recipe we’ve mixed through some frozen mixed berries to add a gentle tartness to the dish, but feel free to use fresh berries or even thinly sliced apple or you could even mix through some sultanas and nuts. You can truly use whatever tickles your tastebuds.

When it comes to serving this recipe up, we love to serve up with a dollop of natural yoghurt, a few more fresh berries, an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and a final cheeky drizzle of maple syrup. This is truly the ultimate recipe for any brunch host – for it is a minimal effort recipe but will leave your guests thinking you’ve gone to maximal effort to impress.