Cherry French Toast Breakfast Bake

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Beat the eggs in a bowl until well combined.

3. 3

   Arrange half the bread in a single layer across the bottom of the dish, slicing or tearing pieces as needed. Pour half the beaten eggs over the bread to soak it, then spoon half the cherry filling on top.

4. 4

   Add the remaining bread as a second layer and pour the rest of the eggs over it to saturate. Spread the yogurt evenly across the top to seal the surface, then spoon the remaining cherry filling over it.

5. 5

   Combine the butter, sugar, flour, almonds, and cinnamon in a bowl. Use a fork to cut the dry ingredients into the butter until crumbly, adjusting the amounts of flour and sugar as needed. Scatter the crumb mixture evenly over the cherry layer, then set the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake until the topping in the center is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then cut and serve with a spatula.