Description
A rich, comforting casserole bursting with blueberries and soaked in sweet custard, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries (or frozen if out of season)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A sprinkle of salt
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Slice the loaf of bread into equal cubes and toss them into the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard over the bread cubes, gently pressing down to absorb the mixture.
- Scatter the blueberries generously across the surface.
- If desired, sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar and oats over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour (or overnight).
- Remove the foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; drizzle with more maple syrup or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Let the bread sit out for a few hours to become stale for better absorption. Cover during the first half of baking to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: blueberry casserole, french toast, breakfast casserole, brunch recipe