Blueberry Overnight French Toast Bake
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 234kcal
This easy make-ahead blueberry french toast bake is the perfect breakfast casserole for a crowd or a simple family brunch.
Ingredients
Casserole
- 6 slices bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¾ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
Topping
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup oats
- 1½ Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1½ Tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Leave bread out for a few hours or place it on a tray at 350˚F for about 8 minutes to slightly dry out.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
- Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. Layer half of the bread cubes in the pan. Top with cream cheese mixture and half of the blueberries. Top with remaining bread and blueberries.
- In a bowl, stir together the eggs, milk, syrup, and lemon zest until well mixed. Pour over the bread cubes, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the fridge about 45-50 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix topping ingredients together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over casserole just before baking.
- Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and is hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg