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Blueberry French toast casserole on a white plate with a fork upright to take a bite.
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5 from 3 votes

Blueberry French Toast Bake

This easy Blueberry French Toast Casserole is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Prep it the night before, bake it in the morning, and serve with warm buttermilk syrup for a flavor-packed dish that’s sure to be a hit!.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Kadee & Desarae

Ingredients

  • 12 slices French bread cut in 1- inch cubes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese chilled and cut in 1- inch cubes
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries rinsed and drained
  • 12 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Buttermilk Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla
  • couple of grinds of sea salt

Instructions

  • Grease a 9X13 inch baking pan.
  • Place half of bread cubes evenly in prepared pan.
  • Scatter cream cheese cubes over bread and sprinkle on blueberries.
  • Arrange remaining bread cubes over blueberries.
  • In a large bowl combine eggs, syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; whisk to blend. Pour evenly over bread mixture.
  • Cover and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake covered with foil for 40 minutes. remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
    *If baking at room temp (was not refrigerated) After you remove the foil you may only need to bake for 15-20 minutes.

BUTTERMILK SYRUP

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and buttermilk. Bring to a boil and boil for minute. Cool slightly then add baking soda, vanilla, and salt.
  • Serve warm

Notes

  • If you are making this the same day you plan to enjoy it rather than chilling overnight, be sure to allow enough time for the bread to soak up the custard, about 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes after removing it from the oven, so it has time to set and is easier to cut.
  • Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3mg