Description
This delightful dish is a game-changer for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, allowing you to prepare it the night before for a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed (about 10–12 cups, preferably a day old)
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries (or frozen, if that’s what you have)
- 8 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups of milk (whole or 2% for creaminess)
- 1 cup of heavy cream (for that rich texture)
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Start by cubing the French bread into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Scatter the fresh blueberries evenly over the bread.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Gently press down on the bread with a spatula to help it absorb the liquid.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
- The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the topping. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon until crumbly.
- Remove the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the topping evenly over the soaked bread mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best results and don’t skip the overnight soaking for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: blueberry, french toast, casserole, brunch, easy recipe