Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole
A delicious and easy breakfast dish combining blueberries and lemon in a creamy French toast casserole, perfect for busy mornings or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 loaves French bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 lemon (zest + 2 tbsp juice)
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Fold in 1 cup blueberries and 1 tbsp lemon juice along with a little lemon zest.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in a greased 10×14-inch dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bread. Add the rest of the bread cubes on top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups milk, eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, remaining lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the bread. Top with the remaining blueberries.
- Cover the dish with foil and chill it overnight in the fridge.
- The next day, bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, covered. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden and set.
Notes
Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg