Description
A delightful casserole that combines the flavors of French toast with fresh blueberries, perfect for family gatherings or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of cubed bread
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle the blueberries on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until everything is well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries, pressing down gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Let it sit for at least 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight for a more flavorful dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with syrup or powdered sugar.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best results. Fresh blueberries are preferred over frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: blueberry, breakfast, french toast, casserole, brunch