Description
A cozy and creamy baked breakfast casserole featuring fresh blueberries, perfect for family-friendly make-ahead mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bread, cubed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Layer the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle the blueberries over the top.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring each piece is soaked.
- Allow the casserole to sit for 10-15 minutes for the bread to absorb the mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve warm, dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best texture. This casserole can be prepared the night before for an effortless morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: blueberry, french toast, casserole, breakfast, make-ahead