Description
This delightful Best Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a perfect blend of tender, custard-soaked French bread, sweet juicy blueberries, and a crunchy brown sugar streusel topping. It’s incredibly easy to make ahead, making it ideal for stress-free brunches or cozy weekend breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (450g) French bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups (480ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 2 cups (300g) fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
- Arrange bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Press down gently to ensure all bread is soaked.
- Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the top.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the blueberries.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the casserole the night before (up to step 7), cover, and refrigerate. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking in the morning.
- For Best Results: Use day-old or slightly stale French bread for optimal custard absorption.
- Serving Suggestion: Drizzle with warm maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Blueberry French Toast Casserole, French Toast Bake, Brunch Casserole, Sweet Breakfast Casserole, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Easy French Toast, Blueberry Breakfast
