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Delicious blueberry french toast casserole served on a plate

Quick Blueberry French Toast Casserole

A quick and comforting baked custard dish featuring day-old bread and bright blueberries, perfect for a make-ahead brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 loaf loaf bread (French or challah), preferably day-old or slightly stale, cut into 1-inch cubes Richer breads like challah give a custardier texture.
  • 6 large eggs large eggs
  • 2 cups milk (whole, almond, or oat) Any milk works; plant milks produce a lighter custard flavor.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries If using frozen, do not thaw; toss in a teaspoon of flour to limit bleeding.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Butter for greasing the baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
  2. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Layer half of the cubes in the prepared dish in an even layer.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour half of the egg mixture over the first layer of bread. Press gently on the bread so it soaks up the custard.
  5. Scatter half of the blueberries over the soaked bread, distributing them evenly.
  6. Add the remaining bread cubes on top. Pour the rest of the custard over the top layer, pressing lightly so the liquid reaches the lower cubes. Top with the remaining blueberries.
  7. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor and better soaking.
  8. Remove the cover and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, use slightly stale bread to soak up the custard without collapsing. Serve with powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh fruit, yogurt, or ice cream.

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