Easy Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake
A cozy and delicious overnight French toast bake featuring custardy bread soaked with blueberries, perfect for effortless breakfasts or brunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 55 minutes to overnight (including soaking time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups cubed day-old brioche or challah bread
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 ½ cups whole milk or 2% milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for greasing)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Cube about 8 cups (about 12 slices) of day-old brioche or challah bread into roughly 1-inch pieces. Toss gently with 1 ½ cups of fresh or frozen blueberries in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 ½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt until fully combined and slightly frothy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and blueberries. Use a spatula or spoon to gently fold everything together, making sure all pieces are well coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then toss gently again to help the bread absorb the liquid evenly.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Pour the soaked bread mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil.
- Place the covered dish in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to let the bread soak up the custard fully.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap or foil and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. If the top browns too fast, loosely tent with foil.
- Let the French toast bake cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Use day-old bread for best soaking results; if bread is fresh, toast cubes lightly first. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking. Let bake cool before slicing for easier serving. Frozen blueberries work well year-round. Variations include gluten-free bread, dairy-free milk and cream substitutes, and adding lemon zest or nuts for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of th
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 9
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