Description
Blueberry French Toast Casserole brings weekend breakfast magic straight to your table with minimal morning effort. Layers of custardy bread and sweet blueberries create a delightful morning treat that makes your family gather around with smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Fruit:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 cups blueberries
Custard Base:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Distribute 1 loaf of cubed French bread evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Scatter 2 cups of blueberries uniformly over the bread cubes, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk 8 large eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Add 2 cups milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the eggs. Blend thoroughly.
- Gently pour the custard mixture over the bread and blueberries, carefully pressing the bread down to help it absorb the liquid.
- Seal the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4-8 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 15 minutes before baking to reach room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Drizzle ¼ cup melted butter across the top of the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Dust the casserole with powdered sugar and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use day-old French bread for the best texture and absorption of the custard mixture.
- Gently press bread cubes into the custard to ensure every piece gets evenly soaked.
- Refrigerating overnight allows flavors to develop and helps the casserole set perfectly.
- Swap out blueberries for raspberries or chopped apples to create your own seasonal variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg