Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    9 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    16

Imagine waking up to the aroma of warm, custardy bread infused with juicy blueberries. This Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a special occasion. It's an effortless way to impress, combining the comfort of French toast with the ease of a casserole.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    43 g
  • Cholesterol
    233 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    369 mg
  • Sugar
    28 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
15 mins

Grease a 9x13-inch pan and spread half of the bread cubes over the bottom. Top with cream cheese and 1 cup of the blueberries. Layer remaining bread cubes on top. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

02

Step
8 hrs

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and maple syrup. Pour evenly over the bread cubes in the pan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight. (Refrigeration: 8+ hours)

03

Step
30 mins

Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. This allows for more even cooking. (Resting: 30 minutes)

04

Step
10 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Preheat: 10 minutes)

05

Step
55 mins

Bake the casserole covered for 30 minutes. Then, uncover and continue to bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 25 minutes more. (Baking: 55 minutes)

06

Step
15 mins

While the casserole is baking, prepare the blueberry sauce: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes. (Sauce prep: 15 minutes)

07

Step
5 mins

Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 cup of fresh blueberries and butter until the butter is melted and the blueberries are slightly softened. (Final sauce prep: 5 minutes)

08

Step
10 mins

Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Spoon the warm blueberry sauce over individual servings. Enjoy! (Cooling: 10 minutes)

For an extra touch of flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
If you don't have fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries can be used. Do not thaw before using, and you may need to increase the baking time slightly.
The casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Just keep it refrigerated until ready to bake.
To prevent the top from browning too quickly, tent the casserole with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Chanelle Purdy

    Delicious and simple! My family loved it. I used frozen blueberries, and it worked out great. Will definitely make this again!

  • Clair Keeling

    The best French toast casserole I've ever made! The cream cheese adds a wonderful richness, and the blueberry sauce is divine.

  • Keshaun Mraz

    I made this for a brunch with friends, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it. I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the bread cubes for extra warmth.

  • Demond Klocko

    This recipe is a game-changer! So easy to prepare the night before and bake in the morning. The blueberry sauce is the perfect complement.

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