Creative Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe
This recipe is for the French toast lovers! Baked in a casserole dish, this delicious dish is similar to bread pudding. The blueberries add a wonderful burst of flavor. Enjoy it with maple syrup for brunch, or ice-cream for dessert!
Servings 9 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf of bread challah, French loaf, etc. Cubed, about 10 cups
- 2 ½ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 5 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- pinch salt
- Optional Toppings for Serving:
- powdered sugar
- vanilla ice cream
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13X9 inch baking dish and set aside.
- On a cutting board, cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Add bread cubes into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle blueberries evenly across the top.
- In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar and salt.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the cubed bread and blueberries.
- (If baked immediately) Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- (If made ahead the night before) Bake for 40-50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Dust with optional powdered sugar. Serve with ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce!