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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

A delightful and easy-to-prepare casserole combining brioche bread and fresh blueberries, perfect for brunch or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 16 ounces brioche bread Use day-old brioche for better texture.
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Feel free to mix in other fruits like strawberries or raspberries.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2/3 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Slice the bread into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Spread half of the bread cubes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle half of the blueberries on top.
  5. Top with the remaining bread cubes and the rest of the blueberries.
  6. In a large bowl, add lemon zest and brown sugar, then rub them together.
  7. Add eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and salt to the bowl; whisk until combined.
  8. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Remove the pan from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature.
  3. Bake covered for 45 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. To reheat, warm in the oven at low temperature until heated through. For a crunchy topping, add granola or chopped nuts before baking.