Description
A delightful and easy casserole that combines the classic flavors of French toast with blueberries, perfect for lazy weekends and holiday brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or day-old bread
- 2 cups blueberries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup flour (for streusel topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed (for streusel topping)
- Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the bread into cubes and place it in a greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and gently mix in the blueberries.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to soak.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping. Add cubed cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the soaked bread mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving with maple syrup or whipped cream.
Notes
For the best results, use day-old bread and allow the casserole to soak overnight. You can freeze leftovers and reheat in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg