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Easy Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake

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A simple and comforting baked French toast recipe soaked overnight in a creamy custard with fresh blueberries, perfect for an effortless and delicious breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups cubed brioche or challah bread (about 10–12 slices)
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk (or 2% milk for lighter option)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, do not thaw)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for greasing baking dish)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cube about 10 to 12 slices of brioche or challah into roughly 1-inch pieces and toss in a large bowl.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and pale yellow.
  3. Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread and gently fold to coat all pieces without breaking them.
  4. Fold in fresh blueberries evenly throughout the bread custard mixture.
  5. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  6. Transfer the bread and custard mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly and pressing down lightly.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove cover and bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set but custardy.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.

Notes

Use sturdy bread like brioche or challah for best texture. Do not skip the overnight refrigeration step for proper custard soaking. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For a crunchy top, sprinkle coarse sugar before baking. Variations include swapping fruit, using gluten-free bread, or dairy-free milk alternatives.

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