Blueberry Breakfast Casserole

Wake up to the irresistible aroma of Blueberry Breakfast Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as indulgent as it is easy to prepare. This delightful recipe combines tender cubes of French bread, sweet bursts of fresh blueberries, and a creamy custard made with eggs, milk, and heavy cream, all enhanced by rich notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with melted butter, this casserole strikes the perfect balance between fluffy and moist. Ideal for brunch gatherings, holiday mornings, or a weekend treat, you can elevate its appeal with a dusting of powdered sugar just before serving. Ready in under an hour and feeding up to eight, this breakfast bake transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, dessert-like delight that’s guaranteed to start your day on a sweet note!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups (cubed) French bread
• 2 cups Fresh blueberries
• 6 Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons (melted) Butter
• 2 tablespoons (optional for garnish) Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Cut the French bread into bite-sized cubes and place 8 cups of cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Sprinkle the fresh blueberries evenly over the cubed bread in the dish.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup until well-combined.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries, pressing down gently with a spoon to ensure all bread cubes are soaked in the custard mixture.

Step 6

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole for added richness.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is fully set.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

For an optional garnish, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2127.8 grams (2127.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4367

Total Fat 158.00g	203%
Saturated Fat 79.60g	398%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 1466mg	489%
Sodium 4453mg	194%
Total Carbohydrate 597.80g	217%
Dietary Fiber 21.60g	77%
Total Sugars 300.60g
Protein 120.50g	241%

Vitamin D 465IU	2326%
Calcium 1140mg	88%
Iron 30mg	166%
Potassium 2135mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 55.7%