Irresistible Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A delightful casserole featuring soft bread and juicy blueberries enveloped in a rich custard, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and frothy.
- Gently fold in the cubed French bread and fresh blueberries.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Drizzle the melted butter generously over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better absorption. Prepare the night before for quicker morning prep. Serve with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg