Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A delightful breakfast dish that combines creamy French toast with sweet blueberries, perfect for a family brunch or special occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes Use stale bread if possible for better soaking.
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) Thaw frozen blueberries before using.
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 cup oats (for crumble, optional) Use oats for added texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the bread cubes and blueberries evenly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, pressing down slightly to soak the bread.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and oats (if using) to make a crumble. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Then remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or more fresh blueberries on top. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or microwave. Make it the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight.