Best Make Ahead Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipes

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MAKE-AHEAD BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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If you like blueberries and pecans, you'll appreciate this company-ready recipe. You can assemble it the night before and pop it in the oven the next morning, so you have time to enjoy coffee with your guests.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 day-old French bread baguette (16 ounces)
4 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
SAUCE:
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Cut baguette into 1-in. slices. Cut each slice in half. Arrange bread in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine pecans, melted butter, salt and remaining sugar; spoon over bread mixture., Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with blueberries. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into blueberry sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until berries pop. Remove from heat; stir in butter and lemon juice. Serve with French toast. If desired, top with with whipped cream.

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OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST



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This is a very unique breakfast dish. Good for any holiday breakfast or brunch, it's filled with the fresh taste of blueberries, and covered with a rich blueberry sauce to make it a one of a kind.

Provided by KARAN1946

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 10h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup fresh blueberries
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes.
  • In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and surface is lightly browned.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked French toast

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 279.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 451.2 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST



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A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this blueberry french toast casserole reminds me of dessert. -Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. , Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 350mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST



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This recipe is so different and delicious! Easy to prepare the night before and bake in the morning. Perfect for Easter or Christmas brunch. This recipe is a family tradition. You may use either fresh or frozen blueberries for this dish.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 15h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup blueberries
12 eggs
2 cups milk
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place half of the bread cubes in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle cream cheese on top of bread cubes. Top with 1 cup blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and maple syrup. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
  • To make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water. Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve the sauce over squares of french toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 212.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

BAKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Juicy blueberries hide between layers of custardy French toast in this delicious make-ahead brunch dish. It's the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe you've been looking for.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish
6 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
10 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche (from one 10-ounce loaf)
1 cup blueberries
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Dip brioche in egg mixture, then arrange in dish, overlapping slightly. Pour remaining egg mixture over brioche, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sprinkle blueberries in between and on top of the bread slices. Bake until puffed and custard is just set, 55 to 65 minutes (tent with foil if browning too quickly). Let cool 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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I made this for Christmas morning brunch, perfect to put in the oven and go open presents while it bakes. You can top with syrup or whipped cream or nothing at all. I found several different recipes similar to this one, but none had everything I wanted to do with it, so I thought I'd try to make my own. I think it is a very good start, but please, let me know what you think!

Provided by Joshua Dunham

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 9h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, divided
2 cups blueberries, divided
2 loaves French bread, cubed
2 cups milk
8 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy; fold in 1 cup blueberries.
  • Cover the bottom of a 10x14-inch baking dish with 1 layer bread cubes. Spread cream cheese mixture over bread layer; top with remaining bread cubes.
  • Whisk 2 cups milk, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over bread-egg mixture. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until center is set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 177.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 734.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Makes an excellent breakfast or dessert. Also, impressive and easy to bring to a potluck or morning meeting. Delicious!

Provided by Nick T

Categories     French Toast Casserole

Time 9h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
1 cup fresh blueberries
12 large eggs
2 cups milk
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch pan and spread half of the bread cubes over the bottom. Top with cream cheese and 1 cup blueberries. Layer remaining bread cubes on top.
  • Mix together eggs, milk, and syrup in a bowl. Pour over the bread cubes in the pan. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes more.
  • While casserole bakes, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch for sauce. Bring to a boil until thickened. Reduce to a simmer and add blueberries and butter until cooked down. Serve on top of casserole or on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 232.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 369.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

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