Description
This Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a delightful make-ahead dish perfect for brunch, combining the sweetness of brioche and blueberries with a creamy custard.
Ingredients
Scale
16 ounces brioche bread
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon zest
⅔ cup lightly packed light brown sugar
8 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cube the brioche bread and place it evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the blueberries and lemon zest over the bread cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
- Cover with foil and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Blueberry French Toast Casserole!
Notes
Try adding a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Blueberry French Toast Casserole, breakfast casserole, brunch recipes, blueberry recipes