Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole: Easy Overnight Delight
Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional French toast with this Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 cups blueberries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place it in a greased baking dish.
- Spread the blueberries evenly over the bread cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until golden and set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg