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Blueberry Overnight French Toast Casserole

Blueberry Overnight French Toast Casserole – try this delicious weekend brunch favorite easily assembled the night before, then baked in the morning.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Overnight8 hours
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry, casserole, french toast
Servings: 8
Calories: 457kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 1 pound loaf challah bread, or brioche
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries, divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 ½ cups whole milk, or half-and-half
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • coarse sugar for topping
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, optional

For serving (optional):

  • blueberries
  • powdered sugar
  • maple syrup

Instructions

  • Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Cut the bread into 1-inch pieces. Layer ⅓ of the bread cubes in the prepared pan. Top with 1 cup of blueberries. Repeat with half the remaining bread, then another cup of blueberries. Finally, scatter the remaining bread cubes on top and then 1 more cup of blueberries. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with a spout, whisk the eggs until blended. Add the milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and lemon zest; whisk to combine.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes and blueberries. Cover the casserole with a piece of foil that has been lightly coated with cooking spray (sprayed side down). Place another heavy 13-by-9-inch casserole dish on top of the foil as a weight. Seal the edges of the foil around the top of the pan. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove the top baking dish. Adjust the foil so it’s not sitting on top of the bread and re-seal around the edges. Allow the casserole to sit at room temperature while preheating the oven.
  • Bake the casserole, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with coarse sugar and almonds if using, and continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 1 cup of blueberries. Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Top each serving with powdered sugar and/or syrup.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

  • Inspired by a recipe on EatingWell.com
  • This casserole must rest in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours, to achieve the desired consistency.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 3mg