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Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake: A Perfect Make-Ahead Breakfast Delight

Wake up to the sweet aroma of freshly baked French toast paired with juicy blueberries. This Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake is the ultimate combination of convenience and flavor, perfect for brunches, family gatherings, or a cozy morning at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast Bake
  • 1 loaf of French bread or brioche cubed
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries thawed and drained if frozen
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • Whipped cream

Method
 

 Prepare the Base
  1. Bread and Blueberries: Cube the bread into bite-sized pieces and layer them evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Scatter blueberries over the bread.
  2. Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Assemble and Refrigerate
  1. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries, ensuring all the bread pieces are soaked.
  2. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
3. Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
4. Serve
  1. Let the bake cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
  2. Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or additional blueberries as desire

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