Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole Overnight for Easy Mornings
A delicious and easy overnight casserole that combines the flavors of blueberries and lemon for a perfect breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
- Layer the cubed challah bread and blueberries in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, making sure to saturate all the bread.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- Top with powdered sugar or maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Blueberry, Lemon, French Toast, Casserole, Overnight