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Delicious Blueberry French Toast Casserole topped with fresh blueberries

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

A custardy, berry-studded bake that transforms day-old French bread into a comforting brunch or weekend breakfast centerpiece, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the casserole
  • 1 loaf French bread, cubed (stale or day-old is best)
  • 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups milk (whole milk gives best texture)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream Substitutable with all milk for a lighter result
  • 0.5 cup sugar Can be reduced to 1/3 cup for less sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Butter, for greasing the baking dish
  • Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until combined. Add milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Spread half of the cubed French bread in the prepared dish so the pieces form an even layer.
  4. Scatter half of the blueberries over that bread layer.
  5. Add the remaining bread and top with the rest of the blueberries.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and berries. Press lightly so the bread soaks up the liquid and the custard reaches the bottom pieces.
  7. Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to absorb the custard. For best texture and depth of flavor, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the custard is set in the center and the top is golden and slightly puffed. A knife inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
  2. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if you like, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. To reheat, warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.

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