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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Khorshed Khorshed
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven in the morning.


Ziphozonke Hadebe
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This casserole is amazing! It's the perfect breakfast for a special occasion. I highly recommend it.


Anik Banik
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect. I usually add a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.


Maduka Waragala
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This casserole is delicious! The blueberries and cream cheese are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Varsha Ramkalam
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This is my go-to recipe for French toast casserole. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can use any kind of bread I have on hand.


Alan Arshad
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crunchy pecan topping.


Jagath Nishantha
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This casserole is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast. I love that I can just throw everything in the dish the night before and then bake it in the morning. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread.


Shane Mohamed
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The blueberries add a nice sweetness and the cream cheese and butter give it a rich flavor. I usually serve it with maple syrup and fresh berries.


kedrick kabungo kabwe
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This blueberry French toast casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved that I could make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven in the morning.