Easy Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A delicious, make-ahead casserole filled with buttery bread and sweet blueberries, perfect for family breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 480 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (such as French or brioche)
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Grease the Baking Dish: Spread butter generously over a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cube the Bread: Cut the loaf into bite-sized cubes and place half in the prepared dish.
- Add the Berries: Sprinkle half of the blueberries over the first layer of bread cubes.
- Layer Again: Top with remaining bread cubes and scatter the rest of the blueberries on top.
- Whisk the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the Custard: Pour the egg mixture over the layered bread and blueberries.
- Chill Overnight: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added richness, use a combination of whole milk and cream. Feel free to substitute blueberries with seasonal fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg