Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Blueberry French Toast Casserole, a perfect make-ahead dish for breakfast or brunch. With a sweet blueberry twist and a crispy topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 8 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Topping (optional but recommended):
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the bread cubes and blueberries in the dish.
- Mix the Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the bread.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Add Topping: Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the casserole before baking.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Try using raspberries or blackberries for a different flavor.
- For a crispier top, broil briefly at the end.
- Enhance with whipped cream or maple syrup when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
