The Best Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe

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Looking for an amazing breakfast recipe? Look no further than this delicious baked blueberry french toast! This dish is perfect for a weekend brunch with family and friends. It’s easy to make, and the end result is mouthwateringly good. If you’re looking for something a little different, give this recipe a try!

So many people ask about a blueberry french toast and want to see a recipe that doesn’t come from the Food Network. Can it be made overnight? Can it be prepped in advance? Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh? This Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole is SUPER yummy, decadently rich, and the answer to anyone who has questions about making this dish. 

It can be made an hour before baking or the day before; neither will change the outcome. You can use either fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries, it doesn’t matter. You can’t possibly screw this recipe up and will amaze anyone to who you serve it.

You can serve it with some fresh fruit and juice on a day that just screams family togetherness: give them something a bit “more” than cold cereal and make the day start off with a bang! They will have no idea how easy it is to make, and you will WOW them!

Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole

This recipe is pretty straightforward and easy to make – it is more decadent than you might actually think.

Baked Blueberry French Toast Ingredients:

• 12 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 2 packages (16 ounces total) cream cheese
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
• 12 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or other syrup

Baked Blueberry French Toast Sauce:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tablespoon butter

Baked Blueberry French Toast Tutorial

This is a pretty simple recipe to make – just follow these simple steps:

Cube your bread and place it in your baking dish.

Cut the cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place it over the bread.

Top with blueberries and the remaining bread.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the milk and syrup, blending it all together well.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture. Cover it and chill for 8 hours or overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes more or until golden brown, and the center is set.

In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries; reduce heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve sauce with French toast.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?

A: Yes! You can use either fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries, it doesn’t matter.

Q: What if I want to make this ahead of time?

A: No problem! This dish can be made an hour before baking or the day before; neither will change the outcome.

Q: Can I use a different type of bread?

A: Sure! You can use any type of bread you like. Just make sure it’s sliced into thick pieces.

Q: How long will this dish keep?

A: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

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