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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

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A delightful breakfast dish that combines creamy French toast with sweet blueberries, perfect for a family brunch or special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
  3. In a greased baking dish, layer the bread cubes and blueberries evenly.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, pressing down slightly to soak the bread.
  5. 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
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Then remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and set.
  3. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15g

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.
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