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Fluffy Blueberry French Toast Casserole

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A crowd-pleasing and easy-to-make blueberry French toast casserole that puffs up with custardy centers and juicy blueberries, perfect for brunch or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf of bread (day-old or slightly stale, such as challah, brioche, or country loaf)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Butter for greasing the baking dish
  • Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the loaf into 1- to 1.5-inch cubes. Place half of the cubes in the dish and scatter half of the blueberries over them.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour half of the egg mixture over the first bread-and-blueberry layer, pressing lightly so the bread absorbs some custard.
  5. Add the remaining bread cubes, sprinkle the rest of the blueberries, and pour the remaining custard over the top.
  6. Let the casserole sit and soak for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and dusting with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Using slightly stale bread helps it soak evenly; frozen blueberries can be added without thawing for less juice release. For a crisper top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking.

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