Description
This Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a delicious and easy breakfast option, perfect for feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread (about 12–14 ounces), cut into cubes
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Start by lightly greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish. I like to use butter for this because it adds just a hint of richness to the edges.
- Layer half of the cubed French bread evenly into the dish. Sprinkle half of the blueberries over the bread. Then repeat with the remaining bread and berries. As you build the layers, imagine those berries softening and releasing their juices into the custard.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy. This custard is what transforms simple bread into a luscious breakfast bake.
- Slowly pour the mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries. Press the bread down gently with the back of a spoon to help it soak up the liquid. Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This resting time allows the bread to fully absorb the custard, creating that soft, pudding-like texture.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown. The edges should be slightly crisp, while the middle remains tender.
- Let the Blueberry French Toast Casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Feel free to substitute other berries for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg