Description
Delicious Blueberry French Toast Casserole for Cozy Mornings
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Challah or Brioche Bread (day-old or stale works best)
- 2 cups Fresh Blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 5 large Eggs (essential for binding)
- 2 cups Milk (contributes creaminess)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (elevates texture)
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract (for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (adds warmth)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (balances flavors)
- powdered sugar for dusting (adds sweet finish)
- whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut day-old challah or brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and scatter them in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top of the cubed bread.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Allow the casserole to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing, then serve warm with maple syrup and whipped cream.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Blueberry French Toast Casserole, Breakfast, Casserole