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The perfect dish to impress your breakfast crowd, this Overnight Blueberry Baked French Toast is easy to make, tastes delicious and will easily become your family’s favorite.
Nothing wakes up my family faster than the smell of this delicious, easy overnight french toast casserole baking in the oven. It’s my go-to breakfast for a special occasion like Christmas morning, Mother's Day, or when we have house guests. This casserole is easy to put together and made the night before, so there’s no fuss the following day. I even keep a few of these in the freezer for when I need a make-ahead meal or I have to feed a lot of people.
French Toast is one of my favorite breakfasts for a slow Sunday morning. But let’s face it, with two young kids, it’s hard to have a slow morning of any kind. So, this casserole is the perfect solution for my quiet morning daydreams. Not only does it taste exactly, if not better, than slow-Sunday French Toast, it’s prepped the night before so there’s nothing to do but pop it in the oven in the morning.
I prefer to use French bread that is a little crusty and a few days old. This is the best type of bread to soak up all the scrumptiousness and to prevent the casserole from becoming too soggy. Making this casserole overnight also helps the bread sop up the delicious egg mixture too. I promise it’s worth planning ahead to make this! A breakfast casserole is an easy recipe to have in your back pocket
This make-ahead blueberry french toast bake can be frozen. When I plan on freezing the casserole, I prefer to use a disposable aluminum foil pan so clean up is even more of a breeze (can this tasty meal get any easier?!).
I hope you enjoy this dish as much as our family does.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Make-Ahead: Assemble it the night before, and relax with your coffee as it bakes to perfection.
- Flavor: Custardy, soft interior with a crisp, golden crust and bursting with juicy blueberries.
- Weekend Winner: Perfect for feeding a crowd, this recipe is ideal for brunches or lazy mornings.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: Make a double batch and freeze half for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- French bread
- eggs
- whole milk
- heavy whipping cream
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- pure vanilla extract
- butter
- blueberries
- all-purpose flour
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- salt
See the recipe card below for the exact ingredients.
How to Make
- Prep: Generously butter the casserole dish.
- Layer It Up: Start with a base of bread cubes, then sprinkle with blueberries.
- Whisk the Milk Mixture: In a large bowl, whip together eggs, milk, heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and melted butter, then pour over the bread.
- Chill and Soak: Let it sit overnight, letting the bread soak up all the delicious flavors.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop it in the oven and bake until golden brown.
See the recipe card below for complete instructions.
Recommended Tools
Casserole Dish, Pastry Cutter, Aluminum Pans 9x13 Disposable Pan
Recipe Success Tips
- Bread Matters: Use a sturdy bread like French or sourdough to soak up all the eggy goodness.
- Stale Bread is Golden: Use day-old bread for optimal soaking and a custardy texture. Fresh bread can become soggy.
- Let it Rest: Resist the urge to peek! Letting the casserole rest in the fridge allows the bread to absorb the custard fully.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this overnight blueberry french toast casserole warm with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Storage Smarts
- Fresh: This casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- Freeze for Later: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for a quick, tasty breakfast. Bake this dish as directed and allow it to cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months. Allow the casserole to defrost in your refrigerator for about 24 hours before reheating. The next morning, uncover and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
Ingredient Swaps
- No French bread? Use challah or brioche for a luxe twist.
- Dairy Diversions: Swap milk for almond or oat milk for a dairy-free delight.
FAQs
This can happen if you use fresh bread or don't let the casserole rest in the fridge for long enough. Opt for day-old bread and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Absolutely! If you don't have fresh blueberries, you can use frozen. Frozen blueberries don't need to be thawed beforehand and add a lovely burst of flavor.
If you give this recipe a try, please leave a comment below, rate the recipe, and don’t forget to tag me @homesweetfarmhome on Instagram. I’d love to see what you come up with and share with our community. Cheers!
Recipe Card
Overnight Blueberry Baked French Toast
Ingredients
French Toast:
- 1 loaf crusty French bread
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk I prefer whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter cut into pieces
Instructions
- Grease the baking dish with butter.
- Tear the French bread into chunks and evenly distribute in the pan.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Pour evenly over the bread.
- Scatter the blueberries over the top.
- To make the topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt in a separate bowl. Stir together using a fork.
- With a pastry cutter, gradually work the butter into the flour mixture for about 3 or 4 minutes until it resembles coarse crumbs (about the size of peas) and then scatter over the top of the French toast.
- Cover and refrigerate until the morning.
- When you’re ready to bake the French toast, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes depending on desired texture of the casserole.
Nutrition
* The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Joy says
I've made this recipe several times for Christmas morning or when I have guests or family over. It's easy to make the night before and always tastes amazing.