Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Yumna Jawad
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5 from 22 votes

Easy and delicious, this blueberry French toast casserole is a perfect make ahead brunch. Ideal if you are serving a crowd, it's perfectly sweet and flavorful.

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Weekends are made for lazy brunches, and this easy blueberry French toast casserole is a total crowd pleaser! Easy to make, it’s a great option if you are entertaining or have overnight guests. Simple to make, it’s perfectly sweet and pairs perfectly with your morning coffee!

One slice of blueberry french toast casserole on a plate with raspberries on teh side

How do you make french toast casserole

  • Blend together the eggs, milk, yogurt, maple syrup and seasonings. You can do it in a large bowl but I find it so much easier to just use a blender.
Collage of two images showing batter in blender before and after mixing.
  • Layer the bread cubes, blueberries and egg mixture in a greased casserole dish alternating layers
  • Let rest for 2 hours or overnight covered in the fridge so that the bread soaks up the egg mixture.
3 image process collage adding egg mixture to bread cubes, adding fresh blueberries on top, and after soaking in.
  • Bake in the oven until golden brown.
Casserole dish with the finished casserole after coming out of the oven

Tips for making french toast casserole

  1. Use stale bread for best results. This recipe works best when the bread is a little bit stale. Leave the loaf on the counter, uncovered overnight, or place thick slices in a very low temperature oven (150° or less) for 30-40 minutes until the bread dries a little.
  2. Adjust the volume of the maple syrup to taste. While I use ½ cup of maple syrup, you can use as little as ¼ cup for the recipe. Don’t omit all together though because it helps add moisture and sweetness.
  3. Don’t cover the casserole dish in the oven. There’s no need to cover it but if the timer goes off and the top is getting very brown while the bottom is still undercooked, you can tent the casserole dish with tinfoil to avoid burning.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar right before serving. The powdered sugar makes it look more delicious and special, but it’s best immediately before serving so it doesn’t melt.
Blueberry French toast casserole after getting dusted with powdered sugar in a large casserole dish

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes, you can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe so you can enjoy this cassrole all year round. There’s no need to thaw frozen blueberries before adding them to the dish. You can also swap the blueberries for other fruits like cranberries, strawberries or raspberries.

How far ahead can you make it?

The longer you leave the bread to soak in the egg mixture, the more delicious it is! I like to make the dish up the night before and then I can just pop it right into the oven in the morning. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container.

Can you freeze it?

If you want to freeze this French toast casserole, it’s best to freeze it unbaked. Put together the recipe, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap or foil and place with a freezer bag. It will keep well this way for up to 3 months.

Thaw the frozen casserole overnight in the fridge before baking as per the recipe.

Maple syrup drizzling over slice of blueberry french toast casserole

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One slice of blueberry french toast casserole on a plate with raspberries on teh side
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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Easy and delicious, this blueberry French toast casserole is a perfect make ahead brunch. Ideal if you are serving a crowd, it's perfectly sweet and flavorful.
5 from 22 votes
Author Yumna Jawad
Servings 8 servings
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Calories 341
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 large loaf 10 cups cubed bread (brioche, challah, Italian, French)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups 1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • Powdered sugar to dust

Instructions

  • Grease a 9” by 13” baking pan. Cut bread into 1” – 1 ½” cubes.
  • In a blender, add the eggs, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and salt, and blend until smooth.
  • Place half of bread cubes in greased pan in an even layer. Scatter half of blueberries onto bread chunks. Pour half the egg mixture over first layer of bread and blueberries.
  • Place remaining bread cubes in pan, adjusting them so the layer is fairly even. Scatter the remaining blueberries over the bread. Carefully pour the remaining egg mixture over the bread chunks, pouring a little directly onto all pieces of bread.
  • Cover and allow to rest in fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours or longer.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Uncover casserole and place in oven.
  • Cook for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out just barely clean.
  • Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving, with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.

Equipment

Staub Ceramics Rectangular Baking Dish
Rectangular Ceramic 8×11 Baking Dish
Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender
High Speed Blender
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups And Measuring Spoons 10-Piece Set, 5 Cups And 5 Spoons
Measuring Cups and Spoons
John Boos CB1054-1M2418150 Cutting Board, 24 Inches x 18 Inches x 1.5 Inches, Maple with Juice Groove
Cutting Board
a 10 piece knife set
Zwilling Knife Block Set

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 2 -3 days in the fridge.
Reheating Instructions: You can reheat individual slices in the microwave the next day. However, the best way to reheat  it is to pop it back in the oven at is to bake it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. This will warm through the french toast and add a crisp to the top again.
Make Ahead Tips: You can make the batter up to 24 hours ahead of time. You can also prepare the entire dish in advance if you have very thick and crusty bread that will hold up to being soaked for hours. 
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can use any milk of choice and you can swap the blueberries for other fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 201mg, Sodium: 340mg, Potassium: 195mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 635IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 129mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Cuisine American
Course: Breakfast, Brunch

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  2. Made this for Christmas morning. It was delicious. I used raspberries as my granddaughter is allergic to blueberries.

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  3. We absolutely loved this recipe for the Blueberry French Toast from Feel Good Foodie. My family gobbled it up almost as fast as it came out of the oven. It will definitely be a repeat recipe to go to often.

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  4. Made the blueberry french toast casserole but added bananas because I didn’t have enough blueberries. IT WAS A HIT! The kids loved it! Going to repeat for the brunch we’re hosting on 12/26. Thanks, Yumna!

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  6. I made this for supper this eve . So delicious!! ( I decided to be “extra” and cooked blueberries and a little sugar and clear jel to put on the table as a topping . Mmmm!)
    I’m going to make it for breakfast at a big family get together this weekend! Also wandering if anyone has tried substituting the plain yogurt for vanilla yogurt?

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    1. That sounds like an amazing addition! Hope you enjoy it once again this weekend! I haven’t tried the recipe with vanilla yogurt, but I’m sure it would work too!

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  9. I tried making this recipe for the first time 😍 and it came outtt so welll 🤤.
    @feelgoodfoodie always been a inspiration 🥰

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