Quick Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A delightful breakfast casserole featuring fluffy brioche soaked in a creamy custard, fresh blueberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, torn into pieces
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and distribute the torn bread evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to make the custard.
- Pour the custard over the bread, ensuring each piece is soaked, then gently mix in the blueberries.
- Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute blueberries with other seasonal fruits. Adjust the soaking time for a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: blueberry, french toast, casserole, breakfast, brunch