Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe
Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe is soft, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with French bread, juicy blueberries, and a rich custard, this make-ahead dish is baked until golden and fluffy. It is cozy, easy, and great for holidays or weekend mornings with family.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking dish (9x13 inch)
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- French bread – 1 loaf, cut into cubes
- Blueberries – 2 cups, fresh
- Eggs – 6 large
- Milk – 2 cups
- Heavy cream – ½ cup
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Butter – 2 tablespoons, melted
- Powdered sugar – for topping, optional
- Maple syrup – for serving, optional
Instructions
Prepare Baking Dish
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter. Cut the French bread into cubes and spread evenly in the dish for a soft and even base.
Add Blueberries
- Sprinkle fresh blueberries evenly over the bread cubes. Spread them well so every bite has juicy fruit. Press lightly so they settle into the bread.
Make Custard Mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. This custard gives the casserole rich flavor.
Pour Custard
- Slowly pour custard mixture over bread and blueberries. Press gently with a spoon so all bread absorbs the liquid evenly and becomes soft and flavorful.
Let It Soak
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This helps the bread fully absorb the custard for a richer texture.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 minutes more until golden and slightly crisp on top.
Finish and Serve
- Brush melted butter on top and bake until golden. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture
- Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing
- Letting it soak overnight improves flavor
- Add lemon zest for freshness
- Serve warm for best taste