Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole: Easy Overnight Delight
Experience the delicious blend of blueberries and lemon in this easy overnight French toast casserole recipe that is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cube the French bread and place it in the baking dish. Sprinkle the blueberries over the bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, uncover the casserole and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some lemon extract.
- Serve with maple syrup or whipped cream for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole, Overnight French Toast, Easy Breakfast Casserole