Blueberry French Toast Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort breakfast with this Blueberry French Toast Bake—a decadent, make-ahead casserole that’s perfect for brunch or special morning gatherings. This dish combines cubed day-old bread, like brioche or French bread, with bursts of fresh blueberries, all soaked in a rich custard mixture infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and just the right touch of sweetness. Baked to golden perfection, it boasts a buttery, caramelized top that pairs beautifully with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a warm, crowd-pleasing flavor, this breakfast casserole is as effortless as it is impressive. Whether you're looking for a holiday breakfast recipe or a hearty addition to a weekend brunch menu, this Blueberry French Toast Bake will be your go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (such as brioche or French bread)
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries
- 6 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons (melted) Butter
- 2 tablespoons (for garnish, optional) Powdered sugar
- for serving (optional) Maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Spread half of the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the fresh blueberries.
Add the remaining bread cubes on top, followed by the second cup of blueberries, ensuring they are distributed evenly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread and blueberries in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces of bread are well-coated. Lightly press down with a spatula to help the bread absorb the mixture.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.
Allow the Blueberry French Toast Bake to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm with maple syrup on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 261.3 g | 335% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.3 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1912 mg | 638% | |
| Sodium | 11121 mg | 484% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1341.1 g | 488% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.7 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 373.5 g | ||
| Protein | 247.0 g | 494% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 1627 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 63.7 mg | 354% | |
| Potassium | 3399 mg | 72% | |
*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.
