5 from 54 votes
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
The Blueberry French Toast Casserole layers cubed bread with a spiced custard mixture and fresh blueberries, baked until set and lightly browned. This baked dish offers tender, custardy bread interspersed with juicy berries, making it a comforting and flavorful breakfast or brunch option that can be prepared ahead.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Rest Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
341 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf 10 cups cubed bread (brioche, challah, Italian, French)
- 6 egg large
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups blueberries
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Grease a 9” by 13” baking pan. Cut bread into 1” – 1 ½” cubes.
- In a blender, add the eggs, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and salt, and blend until smooth.
- Place half of bread cubes in greased pan in an even layer. Scatter half of blueberries onto bread chunks. Pour half the egg mixture over first layer of bread and blueberries.
- Place remaining bread cubes in pan, adjusting them so the layer is fairly even. Scatter the remaining blueberries over the bread. Carefully pour the remaining egg mixture over the bread chunks, pouring a little directly onto all pieces of bread.
- Cover and allow to rest in fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours or longer.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Uncover casserole and place in oven.
- Cook for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out just barely clean.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving, with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
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Notes
- Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- For reheating, warm individual slices in the microwave or place the whole casserole at 350°F for about 10 minutes to crisp the top.
- The batter and assembled dish can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.
- Using thick, crusty bread helps the casserole maintain structure during soaking and baking.
- Fruit substitutions are possible, but blueberries offer a balance of sweetness and moisture ideal for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
195mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
635IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 635IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.