Quick Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A delightful casserole combining soft bread and vibrant blueberries, perfect for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bread, cubed
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Arrange the cubed bread in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, then sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the bread.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, pressing down slightly to help the bread absorb the liquid.
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight for the best results.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden and the casserole is set.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a delightful twist, add a drizzle of extra maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream. This dish can also be paired with crispy bacon or turkey sausage for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 140mg