Blueberry French Toast Casserole

5 from 13 votes

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Mouthwatering Blueberry French Toast Casserole is the perfect balance of sweet custard, warm cinnamon, and bursts of juicy blueberries. The flavors come together to create a delicious breakfast or brunch that everyone will love.

Author: Nikki Lee

Servings: servings

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Chill Time 8

Total Time 9 5

Ingredients

▢ 1 loaf french bread (12-16 ounces)
▢ 2 cups whole milk
▢ ¾ cup heavy cream
▢ ¾ cup light brown sugar (you can reduce if desired to adjust sweetness)
▢ 6 large eggs
▢ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ½ tablespoon butter softened
▢ 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen

Instructions

Prep & Cube Bread: Cut the loaf of bread into slices, then cut each slice into thirds. Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet for at least 8 hours overnight so they dry out. If you do not have time to leave the bread out, see the notes.
In a large bowl, add the whole milk, heavy cream, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together for 2-3 minutes or until fully mixed. Set aside.
Butter a 9x13 baking dish on the bottom and the sides.
Transfer the stale bread to the baking dish. Then top the bread evenly with the blueberries. Pour the egg custard over the bread and blueberries (being sure all the bread cubes are coated).
Chill Casserole to Set Up: Place the covered baking dish in the fridge overnight ( or at least for 3 to 24 hours).
Remove the baking dish from the fridge and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the baking dish in the oven for 45-55 minutes uncovered. If the top starts to get too brown, tent with aluminum foil.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with syrup or dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

To Dry Out Bread out in the Oven: You can place the bread in a preheated oven at 325°F for 10 minutes or until the bread is dried out. You do not want the bread to toast and get crunchy. This is to remove the moisture from the bread.

- Evenly Soaked Bread: To ensure all the bread cubes are evenly soaked with the custard, gently press down on the bread and blueberries once the custard is poured over them. This will help the custard to penetrate the bread evenly.

- Chilling Time: Allowing the casserole to chill in the fridge for several hours or overnight is essential. This not only allows the flavors to meld but also ensures a firmer and creamier texture.

- Baking Time: The baking time may vary depending on your oven, the thickness of the bread cubes, and the type of baking dish used. Check the casserole after 35 minutes and adjust the baking time accordingly. The casserole should be golden brown on top and set in the middle.

- Tenting with Foil: If you notice the top of the casserole getting too brown during baking, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. This will prevent over-browning while allowing the casserole to continue cooking.

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