Quick Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A delightful breakfast casserole featuring layers of cubed bread and fresh blueberries, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Evenly place the cubed bread in the baking dish and sprinkle the fresh blueberries on top.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring they are soaked thoroughly.
- Cover the dish with foil and let it sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Bake the casserole covered for about 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best results. Can substitute with frozen blueberries; adjust baking time as necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg