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Blueberry French Toast Casserole for Brunch

This recipe is for the French toast lovers! Baked in a casserole dish, this delicious dish is similar to bread pudding. The blueberries add a wonderful burst of flavor. Enjoy it with maple syrup for brunch, or ice-cream for dessert!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 9
Course: Breakfast , Others

Ingredients

Blueberry French Toast Casserole:
  • 1 large loaf bread challah French loaf, etc. Cubed, about 10 cups
  • 2 ½ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 5 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • pinch salt
Optional Toppings for Serving:
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13X9 inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. On a cutting board, cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Add bread cubes into prepared baking dish and sprinkle blueberries evenly across the top.
  4. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar and salt.
  5. Pour the mixture evenly over the cubed bread and blueberries.
  6. (If bake immediately) Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. (If make ahead the night before) Bake for 40-50 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  9. Dust with optional powdered sugar. Serve with ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce!