Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate comfort breakfast with this Blueberry French Toast Casserole, a luscious make-ahead dish that’s perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or any time you want to impress a crowd. Featuring cubes of soft, day-old bread like brioche or challah soaked in a rich custard blend of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and a touch of cinnamon and vanilla, this casserole is elevated by pops of juicy, fresh blueberries in every bite. Prepared the night before and baked to golden perfection, it boasts a crispy top and creamy center, making it both convenient and irresistible. Finish it off with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a decadent sweet-and-savory combination that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With ease of preparation and crowd-pleasing flavor, this recipe is destined to become your go-to breakfast casserole!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (e.g., brioche, challah, or French bread)
• 2 cups Fresh blueberries
• 6 pieces Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for serving)
• 0 as needed Maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the fresh blueberries over the bread cubes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries, ensuring that all the bread cubes are soaked with the custard mixture.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes while the oven preheats.

Step 8

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set (a knife inserted into the center should come out clean).

Step 10

Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4070.8 grams (4070.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9730

Total Fat 261.20g	335%
Saturated Fat 138.20g	691%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 2008mg	669%
Sodium 13293mg	578%
Total Carbohydrate 1504.50g	547%
Dietary Fiber 58.60g	209%
Total Sugars 383.70g
Protein 254.50g	509%

Vitamin D 455IU	2274%
Calcium 1866mg	144%
Iron 68mg	375%
Potassium 4011mg	85%

*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: 25.0%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 64.1%