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Quick Blueberry French Toast Casserole

An easy bake casserole that combines soft bread, eggs, milk, and fresh blueberries for a sweet breakfast that serves a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 loaf loaf of bread (preferably challah or brioche) Using slightly stale bread helps it soak up the custard.
  • 4 large large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar Can reduce to 1/4 cup for less sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Fruit & Toppings
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries Fresh blueberries are best, but frozen can be used without thawing.
  • Butter Butter for greasing
  • Powdered sugar for serving (optional) Can dust on top before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. Cut the bread into cubes and place half of them in the greased baking dish.
Mixing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  2. Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread cubes in the dish, then sprinkle half of the blueberries on top.
  3. Add the remaining bread cubes, pour the rest of the egg mixture over, and top with the remaining blueberries.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  3. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Slice and serve warm from the dish. Add toppings like maple syrup, extra fresh berries, or a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them to prevent extra moisture.