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    Home » Breakfast » Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    Published: Dec 1, 2020 · Modified: Dec 9, 2020 by Wendie · 2 Comments

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    Blueberry french toast casserole is golden and caramelized on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside loaded with plump blueberries. Flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar crumble in every bite.

    Blueberry french toast casserole on a white plate with syrup being poured on top and a side of strawberries.


    Blueberry French toast casserole is perfect for prepping the night before and tossing it in the oven for a holiday or weekend breakfast! A delicious breakfast casserole that can feed a large family with minimal effort! If you prefer to set it and forget it try my Slow Cooker French Toast.

    Blueberry french toast casserole in a white baking dish with a scoop missing and a wooden spoon.Can I use a different bread?

    Yes, brioche, challah, and croissants are also delicious to use.

    Four process photos. First one, a loaf of french bread on a cutting board. Second one, french bread cut into cubes. Third one, cubed french bread with fresh blueberries mixed in. Fourth one, wet ingredients all mixed into a large pyrex mixing bowl.Tips for blueberry french toast casserole

    • When ready to bake take the casserole out 20 minutes before baking to come to room temperature.
    • Make sure you soak the bread long enough so the custard gets all soaked up into the bread.
    • Leftovers reheat beautifully.
    • You can also use frozen blueberries.

    Four process photos. First one, wet ingredients being poured over bread and blueberries. Second one, crumb topping ingredients placed into a small bowl. Third one, crumb topping all mixed up. Fourth one, crumb topping sprinkled over the top.What should I serve with French toast casserole?

    • Bacon, always my first choice!
    • Sausage links
    • Scrambled eggs
    • Fresh fruit
    • Syrup
    • Powdered sugar
    Blueberry french toast casserole in a white baking dish with powdered sugar sprinkled on top.

    Can I freeze french toast casserole?

    Yes, you can make this casserole up in a disposable aluminum foil pan. Bake as directed, cool, and cover in aluminum foil. Freeze up to 3 months. To reheat: thaw in refrigerator and reheat in 350 degrees over for 25-30 minutes.

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    A scoop of blueberry french toast casserole with a fork on a white plate.

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    Blueberry french toast casserole on a white plate with syrup being poured on top and a side of strawberries.

    Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    Wendie
    Blueberry french toast casserole is golden and caramelized on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside loaded with plump blueberries. Flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar crumble in every bite.
    4.34 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Soak Time 3 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 531 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 loaf French bread 10 cups
    • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
    • 8 large eggs
    • 2 ¼ cups whole milk
    • 1 teaspoons cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla

    For the topping

    • 1/3 cup brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 6 tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces
    • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Grease a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Cut the French bread into 1-inch size cubes, and place in the baking dish.
    • Top the bread with the blueberries.
    • In a medium bowl whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined.
    • Pour the egg mixture over cubed bread and blueberries and gently toss until coated.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove dish from refrigerator.

      For the topping
    • In a small bowl add the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter. Using a pastry cutter or fork blend until crumbly.
    • Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
    • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

    Notes

    Can I use a different bread? Yes, brioche, challah, and croissants are also delicious to use.
    Can I make this the night before? Yes Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top and place it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
    You can use frozen blueberries but they may bleed a little more into the casserole.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 530mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33g
    Keyword blueberry french toast, breakfast casserole, French Toast
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    1. Wendie

      January 25, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks, Gail, that's so sweet, glad you're here 🙂

    2. Gail N

      January 24, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      I'M an avid follower on your site....not only are the recipes easy and yummy but the videos don't waste time by dragging out each and every step !!
      Many thanks

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