Blueberry French Toast Bake
OMG guys! I thought I died and went to heaven when I tasted this Blueberry French Toast Bake!
Yes, I said Bake. In the same sentence as French Toast.
I haven’t lost my mind here. Just bear with me a moment.
Baking a tall soft and gooey french toast in the oven takes your dish to a level you have never experienced before.
I have a few other french toast bakes in my recipes but NEVER have I had one that I could finish and still feel like I hadn’t eaten.
Each serving will easily feed 2 adults.
Except this one. Throw away your diet for a meal you will thank me once you taste this french toast,
The streusel topping is a crucial taste for this french toast.
It combines with the blueberries to give the dish a crunchy texure.
Walk into your warm kitchen, close your eyes and just smell all those scrumptious aromas.
The brown sugar and cinnamon streusel on top and the airy blueberry layers of the overnight baked french toast will start your day off on a perfect note.
These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:
STREUSEL TOPPING:
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/2 Cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 Cup All purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
FRENCH TOAST:
- 6 Large Eggs
- 1.5 Cups Whole milk
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 Loaf 16 oz, texas toast
- 2.5 Cups Fresh blueberries
These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:
PRE-STEP:
- Spray 13.5″x10″Baking Dish with non-sticking cooking spray.
- Set aside.
STREUSEL TOPPING:
- Melt butter. In the microwave, cut butter into small pieces and loosely cover the bowl with paper towel.
- Melt on Medium-Low (30%) power or Defrost, checking every 10 to 15 seconds until it’s almost melted but a few small solid pieces remain. Remove from the microwave and stir until it’s completely melted.
- In a medium bowl, add brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix.
- Add flour and mix until it starts to form a crumbled topping. Set aside.
FRENCH TOAST:
- In small bowl whip the eggs, milk and vanilla together. Set aside.
- Using half of the toast add first layer in the dish setting them 3 wide and 6 long ways. Add mixed berries on top.
- Stack the remaining toast on top for the final layer. Add more berries.
- Pour mixture over texas toast across the stacks slowly and make sure you don’t add it all to the center. (This causes center loading and the middle will have a hard time cooking. )
- Press down on the top and make sure you can see the batter bubble and rise to the top. Add your crumble topping.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate at least 2 hours. I recommend refrigerating overnight so the bread can fully soak up the batter.
AFTER REFRIGERATION:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove the casserole from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 25 minutes before baking.
- Bake, covered with foil, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes
- Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Serve with additional berries and/or whip cream on the side for a better presentation.
We went to our favorite small restaurant near us for a nice after church brunch.
I had heard there was a new head chef there and he brought with him years of expertise running the kitchen of many different types and styles of menus.
Glenn Henderson is indeed a very talented and experienced chef.
Of all the dishes he has created, this Blueberry French Toast Bake is at the top of my favorites list.
I had the pleasure of chatting with him and was thrilled to find he is a local hometown boy coming back to be with family and friends.
He was very kind to provide me with the recipe he created for this dish and gave me permission to share it with you.
The image proceeding the recipe was taken by him and the meal I was served was just as perfect.
In the slide show below you will find my sad attempt at this dish. I provided it anyway just to let you all know I am not in his league.
I will try harder next time! The dish though tasted just as delicious and was very easy to make.
Blueberry French Toast Bake
Ingredients
STREUSEL TOPPING:
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/2 Cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 Cup All purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
FRENCH TOAST:
- 6 Large Eggs
- 1.5 Cups Whole milk
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 Loaf 16 oz, texas toast
- 2.5 Cups Fresh blueberries
Instructions
PRE-STEP:
- Spray 13.5"x10"Baking Dish with non-sticking cooking spray.
- Set aside.
STREUSEL TOPPING:
- Melt butter. In the microwave, cut butter into small pieces and loosely cover the bowl with paper towel.
- Melt on Medium-Low (30%) power or Defrost, checking every 10 to 15 seconds until it's almost melted but a few small solid pieces remain. Remove from the microwave and stir until it's completely melted.
- In a medium bowl, add brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix.
- Add flour and mix until it starts to form a crumbled topping. Set aside.
FRENCH TOAST:
- In small bowl whip the eggs, milk and vanilla together. Set aside.
- Using half of the toast add first layer in the dish setting them 3 wide and 6 long ways. Add mixed berries on top.
- Stack the remaining toast on top for the final layer. Add more berries.
- Pour mixture over texas toast across the stacks slowly and make sure you don’t add it all to the center. (This causes center loading and the middle will have a hard time cooking. )
- Press down on the top and make sure you can see the batter bubble and rise to the top. Add your crumble topping.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate at least 2 hours. I recommend refrigerating overnight so the bread can fully soak up the batter.
AFTER REFRIGERATION:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove the casserole from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 25 minutes before baking.
- Bake, covered with foil, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes
- Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Serve with additional berries and/or whip cream on the side for a better presentation.
Video
Notes
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The French Toast even without the topping looks simply amazing.
thank you Elaine! this is truly a dessert disguised as brunch! Enjot and stay safe!
Wonderfully decadent! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope to see you there this Sunday too! Enjoy your weekend.
This certainly is. It isn’t uncommon to take too large a slice since it is so flaky! Enjoy.
Wow! Looks and sounds amazing Marilyn! Pinning! Thanks for sharing, and happy New Year!
I am pleased you like the Blueberry French Toast! I appreciate the pin. Enjoy your week and stay safe!
Marilyn,
That Blueberry French Toast Bake sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I plan on trying this one soon. Blueberries are my favorite.
Thank you so much Nancy. this french toast bake really does wow those at the table! Enjoy!
Mmmm, mmm, good!! I can certainly understand why, at one taste of this breakfast bake, you thought you were in heaven. It sounds and looks delicious. Might be the very thing I make for breakfast New Year’s day.
I hope you do make the french toast bake Leslie! It really satisfies the appetite. Happy New Year and stay safe!
This IS happening at my house FOR SURE this weekend!
Thank you
Lisa
I hope you enjoy the french toast Lisa! Let me know how it tastes. Enjoy your weekend!
I just pinned this delicious recipe! Yum! Happy Weekend, Kippi #kippiathome
Thank you for the pin Kippi! I am glad you like the french toast bake. Enjoy your weekend!
Sounds amazing! I love anything with blueberries! Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend. You were one of my features this week! Enjoy your weekend!
Shelley
I am glad you like the french toast Shelley. Enjoy your weekend!
I would love this at any time of day, it could be the whole meal 🙂
We will feature this on the next Blogger’s Pit Stop.
Kathleen
You are right Kathleen. This french toast bake is breakfast, lunch, dinner AND dessert! Have a grat week.
I would love to wake up to this delicious french toast bake, it looks fantastic! Hope you have a great Valentine Week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
I love a good breakfast you put together the night before. No dirty prep dishes, ready to eat and everyone sits at the table together. Have a great evening.
Mmmmmm… I love french toast, and *WOW* adding fresh blueberries would make it even better! Thank you for the recipe. ‘Adding these ingredients to my shopping list right now! I’d like to feature your post at Tuesdays with a Twist this week. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
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I am glad you like the french toast bake. And thank you so much for the feature!! Happy Valentines Day.
Oh my – this looks like it could be a dessert, yum! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop
I agree Roseann. But a little extra dessert never hurt anyone. Enjoy your weekend.
Yum! Nice photo, too!
Thank you!! Enjoy your weekend.
This looks so rich and good. Found you on Bloggers Pit Stop Link party.
Thanks Candy. I love Bloggers Pit Stop. Have a great week.
This looks glorious! Thank you and I had to share (shared it earlier on Twitter too, even before I came here). 🙂
Dropped by from #BloggersPitStop and always glad to be here, Marilyn. 🙂
Hope this week is treating you well. 🙂
Thank you Donna for the shares and comment on my blueberry french toast bake. I am thrilled this recipe appeals to you! I hope that you will get a chance to sample it. Have a great week!
Marilyn, thanks so much for partying with us at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty 30! Shared ♥
Thank you Dee for hosting!I enjoy visiting Grammy’s Grid. Have a good upcoming weekend.
I love breakfast like this especially in cold winter. Thanks for sharing will try this soon.
I agree. Breakfast is the best meal of the day. No matter when you eat! Enjoy. Have a great week.
This looks so good it could be dessert! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope the rest of your week is amazing!
Thank you Helen. This french toast has become my favorite. It is indeed a dessert. LOL. Have a great week.
Marilyn your blueberry french looks so yummy. Perfect for Saturday mornings. Found you on Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
Thank you Candy. I am glad this blueberry french toast is delicious. I hope you get an opportunity to enjoy it.
Well goodness Marilyn. If you couldn’t duplicate this decadent dish, I know I need not attempt. But oh my it looks like heaven! TFS
LOL. It wasn’t as pretty. And it was hot when I tried to plate it to photograph it. But it was delicious all the same!! I have many dishes I don’t put up. LOL. Have a great week.