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Blueberry French Toast

Blueberry French Toast Bake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf (about 1 lb) challah or brioche
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • Butter, for greasing the dish
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Method
 

  1. Butter a 9x13-inch dish. Tear bread into rough 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups). Layer half the bread in the dish, scatter 1 cup blueberries over it, and top with the remaining bread.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour custard evenly over the bread and press down gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Uncover the dish, scatter the remaining 1 cup blueberries and 1 tbsp sugar on top, and bake 45 to 50 minutes until set and golden.
  5. Let cool 5 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

Notes

This casserole needs to soak overnight (at least 8 hours), which is not counted in the prep time. You can use any sturdy white bread if challah is not available; just tear it and use the same volume. Bake time may vary a few minutes depending on your dish material and oven, so check for a set center that no longer jiggles.