Quick Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A delightful and satisfying dish featuring a warm, fluffy casserole with tart blueberries and rich maple syrup, perfect for any breakfast occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bread, cubed
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and arrange the cubed bread in an even layer. Sprinkle the blueberries over the bread.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, pressing down gently to help the bread absorb the liquid.
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a budget-friendly option, feel free to swap fresh blueberries with frozen ones. Use day-old bread for the best texture and consider topping with granola or nuts.