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Delicious blueberry french toast casserole baked to perfection

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

A delicious and easy make-ahead breakfast casserole using day-old bread and fresh blueberries, perfect for brunch or holiday mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 slices day old or slightly stale bread, such as challah or brioche Sturdier sandwich bread works too.
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, or thawed frozen blueberries If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw completely and toss in flour.
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk, whole or 2 percent Can use non-dairy milk if needed.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Start here and adjust to taste.
  • 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) and butter a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the bread into 1 to 1.5 inch cubes. Keep the crusts on for texture.
  3. Spread half the bread cubes in the bottom of the prepared dish. Scatter half the blueberries over the bread.
  4. Add the remaining bread cubes on top and sprinkle the rest of the blueberries evenly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and blended.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries. Press gently with a spatula so the bread soaks up the custard.
  7. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture.
Baking
  1. When ready to bake, remove the cover. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
  2. A knife inserted in the middle should come out mostly clean.
  3. Let the casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stir in a little flour to prevent berries from sinking. Use half and half for a richer custard, or lower sugar as preferred. For a dairy free version, swap with plant milk and vegan butter.

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