Description
Experience the warmth and joy of this comforting overnight blueberry French toast casserole, perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old brioche or challah, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Cut your stale brioche or challah into cubes and place them into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Combine and soak: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring every piece is soaked. Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the cover and sprinkle the top with brown sugar. Bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the top is golden.
- Serve: Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm, drizzling with maple syrup and sprinkling powdered sugar on top.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest or chocolate chips. Monitor the casserole closely while baking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: blueberry, french toast, casserole, brunch, breakfast, overnight, easy recipe