Description
A delightful overnight casserole that combines buttery bread, fresh blueberries, and a rich custard, perfect for special occasions or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups bread cubes (preferably challah or brioche)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prep the bread by cutting it into cubes and letting it sit out to dry.
- Make the custard by whisking together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Combine half of the bread cubes with half of the blueberries in a greased casserole dish, then repeat the layers.
- Pour the custard mixture over the layered bread and blueberries, pressing down gently to absorb.
- Chill the dish overnight, covered with plastic wrap.
- Bake the next morning at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, use almond or oat milk. For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk and bread accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: blueberry, french toast, casserole, overnight, breakfast, brunch, family recipe