“Blueberry French Toast Casserole: A Sweet and Easy Mother’s Day Breakfast Idea”
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions:
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- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Arrange the bread cubes in the dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, making sure each piece is coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, brown sugar, flour, and softened butter. Use a fork to mash the butter into the mixture until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the blueberry crumble mixture over the top of the French toast casserole.
- Bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup or whipped cream, if desired.
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Blueberry French Toast Casserole for a special Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch!