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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cut the French bread into bite-sized cubes and place 8 cups of cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the fresh blueberries evenly over the cubed bread in the dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup until well-combined.
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.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole for added richness.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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.
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
For an optional garnish, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 561 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 251 mg | 5% | |
*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.
