Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole: Easy & Indulgent Delight
A delightful overnight casserole that blends the rich flavors of French toast with fresh blueberries, perfect for a leisurely brunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 2 cups blueberries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Cut the brioche bread into cubes and place half in a greased baking dish.
- Scatter the blueberries over the bread.
- Layer the remaining bread cubes on top of the blueberries.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until golden and set.
- Serve with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old brioche for a firmer texture.
- You can substitute blueberries with other berries if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: blueberry, French toast, overnight casserole, brunch