Blueberry French Toast Casserole
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Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Description
The Blueberry French Toast Casserole brings together stale cubes of French bread mixed with fresh blueberries and soaked in a custard blend of eggs, whole milk, sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt. The lemon zest adds brightness, while the cinnamon provides warm spice notes that complement the natural sweetness of the blueberries. Refrigerated for several hours or overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard fully, this preparation results in a custardy interior and a tender texture throughout.
The casserole is topped with a mixture of melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt before baking at 375°F until the surface turns golden brown and crisp. This process creates a pleasantly crunchy top layer that contrasts with the soft soaked bread beneath. Letting the casserole cool slightly before serving helps it set and improves texture.
Serve the casserole with extra fresh blueberries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and maple syrup for added sweetness and moisture. This dish works well for a communal breakfast or brunch and can be prepared in advance for convenience.
Ingredients
For the casserole:
- 10 cups French bread sourdough, or challah, the bread should be stale
- 1 1/2 cup blueberries
- 5 egg large
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- lemon zest from one lemon
- 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- 8 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
For serving:
- blueberries
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup
Instructions
For the casserole:
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Add half the bread chunks and half the blueberries to the baking dish and distribute evenly. Add the remaining bread chunks and the remaining blueberries.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the milk, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon and combine. Pour the milk mixture evenly over all the bread chunks.
- Covered and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
For the topping:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and arrange the oven rack in the center position.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray and set aside.
- Mix the melted butter with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Using a spoon, drizzle the mixture evenly over the casserole.
Bake:
- Bake the casserole for 35 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crunchier.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with powdered sugar on top, maple syrup, and more blueberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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