Best 6 Make Ahead Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipes

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In this article, you will find the best recipe for a mouthwatering blueberry french toast casserole dish. This delectable dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a memorable breakfast or brunch with friends and family. With a simple and easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a delicious casserole that can be made ahead of time, saving you precious time in the morning. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate blueberry french toast casserole dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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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BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This is in NO WAY healthy or good for your body, but I might argue it's very good for your soul. Great for make ahead occasions, potlucks and brunches.

Provided by Parrot Head Mama

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup blueberries (I use more)
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup maple syrup or 1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; place half in greased (I use pam) 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place over bread.
  • Top with blueberries and remaining bread.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, and syrup- mix well.
  • Pour over bread mixture, sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Cover and chill 8 hours (I've done it for 24 before) or overnight.
  • Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking.
  • Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, add water.
  • Bring to boil over medium neat; boil for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Stir in blueberries; reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries have burst.
  • Stir in butter until melted.
  • Uncover and bake for 30 more minutes or until golden brown and the center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 841.7, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 471.8, Sodium 702.8, Carbohydrate 94.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 59, Protein 24

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

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.

FREEZER BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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A healthier twist on blueberry french toast casserole. You can make a bunch and freeze before baking for an easy brunch.

Provided by mpg9189

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 slices French bread, cut into quarters
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup frozen blueberries
2 eggs
1 cup egg substitute (I like eggbeaters)
1 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup frozen blueberries

Steps:

  • Spray-treat a baking dish.
  • Arrange half of the bread cubes in the dish and top with cream cheese cubes. (this gets messy -- just try to spread the lumps of cream cheese evenly around.).
  • Sprinkle blueberries over the cream cheese and top with the remaining bread cubes.
  • Whisk together the eggs, egg substitute, milk, vanilla, spices and maple syrup. Pour over the bread cubes.
  • Sprinkle wheat germ evenly over casserole.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight if serving the next day. If not, continue with freezing instructions.
  • Freezing Directions: Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and then cover tightly with aluminum foil. Freeze. Freeze cooled sauce separately in quart freezer bags.
  • To make the sauce (this can be made ahead and frozen or made just before serving): in a medium saucepan mix the sugar, cornstarch and water. (Do this before starting to heat the water -- make sure the cornstarch is completely dissolved before you start heating this!)
  • Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix in the blueberries. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Cool before putting in freezer bags.
  • To cook, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Remove plastic wrap from casserole. Bake covered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover and continue baking 25-30 minutes until center is firm and surface is lightly browned. Warm sauce in microwave, stirring often. Serve casserole with warmed sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 92.5, Sodium 830.3, Carbohydrate 103.3, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 40.5, Protein 20.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before adding to the casserole.
  • Be sure to grease the baking dish to prevent the casserole from sticking.
  • For a sweeter casserole, add more sugar or maple syrup to the custard mixture.
  • For a more decadent casserole, use heavy cream instead of milk in the custard mixture.
  • Top the casserole with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking for an extra touch of flavor.
  • Serve the casserole warm with butter, syrup, or fruit compote.

Conclusion:

The make-ahead blueberry French toast casserole is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for busy mornings or for special occasions. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

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