Unbelievable Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A warm, comforting French toast casserole bursting with juicy blueberries, perfect for brunch or special mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Prep the bread by cutting the loaf into 1-inch cubes.
- Mix the custard in a large mixing bowl with eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in a greased baking dish, followed by half of the blueberries. Repeat the layers.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layers.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or different berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: blueberry, french toast, casserole, brunch, comfort food