Blueberry French Toast Bake

Indulge in the ultimate comfort breakfast with this Blueberry French Toast Bake—a decadent, make-ahead casserole that’s perfect for brunch or special morning gatherings. This dish combines cubed day-old bread, like brioche or French bread, with bursts of fresh blueberries, all soaked in a rich custard mixture infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and just the right touch of sweetness. Baked to golden perfection, it boasts a buttery, caramelized top that pairs beautifully with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a warm, crowd-pleasing flavor, this breakfast casserole is as effortless as it is impressive. Whether you're looking for a holiday breakfast recipe or a hearty addition to a weekend brunch menu, this Blueberry French Toast Bake will be your go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (such as brioche or French bread)
• 2 cups Fresh blueberries
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons (melted) Butter
• 2 tablespoons (for garnish, optional) Powdered sugar
• 0 for serving (optional) Maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Spread half of the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the fresh blueberries.

Step 3

Add the remaining bread cubes on top, followed by the second cup of blueberries, ensuring they are distributed evenly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.

Step 5

Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread and blueberries in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces of bread are well-coated. Lightly press down with a spatula to help the bread absorb the mixture.

Step 6

Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.

Step 9

Allow the Blueberry French Toast Bake to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm with maple syrup on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3508.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8591.6

Total Fat 261.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 1912.5mg	0%
Sodium 11121.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1341.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.7g	0%
Total Sugars 373.5g
Protein 247.0g	0%

Vitamin D 469.7IU	0%
Calcium 1627.2mg	0%
Iron 63.7mg	0%
Potassium 3398.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 61.6%