Blueberry French Toast Casserole 

This delightful casserole combines the comforting flavors of French toast with the sweetness of ripe blueberries, all baked together into a cohesive dish. It's perfect for leisurely weekends, holiday brunches, or any occasion that calls for a comforting breakfast.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (12–14 oz) French bread, sourdough, or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

• 8 large eggs

• 2¼ cups whole milk

• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ⅓ cup packed light or dark brown sugar

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Directions

1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

2. Assemble the Bread and Blueberries: Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the blueberries over the bread.

3. Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

4. Combine: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Press down gently to submerge any floating pieces.

5. Refrigerate: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

6. Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

7. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).

8. Add the Topping: Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the soaked bread mixture.

9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.

10. Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 50 g

• Protein: 10 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Saturated Fat: 6 

• Cholesterol: 150 mg

• Sodium: 300 mg

• Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 25 g