Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole

This simple make-ahead casserole is kind of like a blueberry pie covered in French toast. Buttery, breakfast-y goodness.

It’s the perfect make-ahead dish, make it the night before and then throw it in the oven in the morning. If you are in a rush though, you don’t have to let the bread soak ALL night–3 hours worked fine for me.

Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe
 


Ingredients

•  8 ounces French bread (I used half of a 1-pound loaf)
•  4 eggs
•  1/2 cup milk
•  1/4 teaspoon baking powder
•  1 teaspoon vanilla
•  4 and 1/2 cups blueberries*
•  1/2 cup sugar
•  4 teaspoons cornstarch
•  2 teaspoons cinnamon
•  2 tablespoons butter, melted (I recommend Land O'Lakes )
•  powdered sugar, to garnish

Instructions

1. Slice the French bread diagonally into 10-14 slices, each one about 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick.** Arrange in a single layer in a 9x13 inch dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Pour slowly over the bread, making sure to get all the bread wet. Turn the slices over and saturate them. Cover completely and chill overnight, or at least a couple hours.
3. When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Grease a new 9x13 inch pan.
4. Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in the greased pan. Stir until combined, then spread it out evenly.
5. Place the bread wettest side down on top of the blueberries in a single layer. Brush with the melted butter.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 24-26 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately!

Recipe Notes
*I used frozen blueberries, didn't thaw them at all.
** I sliced mine a little thicker and put mine into a 2-quart pan. Whatever floats your boat.

Recipe Adapted : Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole @ thefoodcharlatan