Description
Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole is a bright, cozy brunch favorite that blends juicy blueberries with fresh lemon flavor in a soft, custardy baked French toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional topping: Powdered sugar or maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread half of the bread cubes evenly inside.
- Sprinkle blueberries and lemon zest over the bread, then top with remaining bread cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, pressing gently so everything is soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drizzle melted butter over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old brioche or challah for the best texture.
- Make-ahead-friendly: refrigerate overnight for easier morning prep.
- If using frozen blueberries, you can use them directly; no thawing required.
- Optional topping: powdered sugar or maple syrup for serving.
- Serve warm with extra blueberries for a showy brunch dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 13.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole, blueberry French toast bake, lemon French toast, brunch casserole, make-ahead breakfast, custard French toast