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Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Easy and delicious, this blueberry French toast casserole is a perfect make ahead brunch. Ideal if you are serving a crowd, it's perfectly sweet and flavorful.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 large eggs
- 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
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 2 -3 days in the fridge.
- Reheating Instructions: You can reheat individual slices in the microwave the next day. However, the best way to reheat it is to pop it back in the oven at is to bake it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. This will warm through the french toast and add a crisp to the top again.
- Make Ahead Tips: You can make the batter up to 24 hours ahead of time. You can also prepare the entire dish in advance if you have very thick and crusty bread that will hold up to being soaked for hours.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can use any milk of choice and you can swap the blueberries for other fruit.
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
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
635IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
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.