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Blueberry French Toast Casserole


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delicious Blueberry French Toast Casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 2 cm cubes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 480 ml whole milk
  • 120 ml heavy cream or half and half
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 110 g brown sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 225 g cream cheese, cut into 16 cubes
  • 300 g fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 65 g plain flour
  • 110 g brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 115 g unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, 110 g brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until well blended.
  3. Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss thoroughly until the liquid is fully absorbed.
  4. Transfer half of the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter half the cream cheese pieces and half the blueberries evenly over the surface.

Notes

  • This casserole can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg