Fluffy Blueberry French Toast Casserole
This Fluffy Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a comforting breakfast dish combining light, airy bread with fresh blueberries and a rich custard baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups brioche bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cubed brioche evenly in the baking dish.
- Scatter fresh blueberries evenly over the bread cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries, pressing down gently to soak.
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with maple syrup.
Notes
For extra texture, sprinkle a streusel topping before baking or add a handful of chopped nuts.