Overnight French Toast Bake with Berry Topping

French Toast Bake
12 cups cubed (1 inch) soft French bread (about 13oz)
8 eggs
3 cups half and half
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

Berry Topping
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1 bag (12oz) frozen unsweetened mixed berries
3 cups fresh strawberries, cut into quarters

Directions:
1. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in baking dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, half and half, 1/4 cup sugar, the cinnamon, salt, and vanilla with wire whisk until smooth; pour over bread cubes. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

2. Heat oven to 400F. Uncover dish; bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean

3. Meanwhile, in 2 quart saucepan, stir together 1 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Stir in mixed berries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook about 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until topping is slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

4. Just before serving, stir strawberries into topping. Serve warm over French toast bake.