Description
Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a comforting and indulgent breakfast or brunch dish made with fluffy French bread, juicy blueberries, and a rich custard. It’s easy to prepare ahead and perfect for a crowd.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
2 cups fresh blueberries
6 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Arrange the cubed French bread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the blueberries over the bread cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries, making sure all the bread is soaked. Press the bread down gently to ensure it absorbs the custard.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
- When ready to bake, remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and serve with extra maple syrup on the side.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If fresh blueberries aren’t available, frozen blueberries work just as well.
For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
To store leftovers, keep the casserole covered in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave.
This dish can be customized with other fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
