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Blueberry French Toast Bake

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This two layer baked french toast incorporates cinnamon streusel and fresh blueberries to create a mouth watering brunch.


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.

This two layer baked french toast incorporates cinnamon streusel and fresh blueberries to create a mouth watering brunch.

Blueberry French Toast Bake

This two layer baked french toast incorporates cinnamon streusel and fresh blueberries to create a mouth watering brunch.
5 from 21 votes
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Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry, overnight
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Adjust Servings: 18
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Marilyn

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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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 310kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 46g (15%) | Protein: 13g (26%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) | Cholesterol: 148mg (49%) | Sodium: 517mg (22%) | Fiber: 3g (12%) | Sugar: 17g (19%)
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  4. blankNancy Smith says

    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.

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  5. blankLeslie Susan Clingan says

    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.

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  10. blankMiz Helen says

    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

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    • blankMarilyn says

      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.

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  11. blankMarci says

    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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  15. blankDonna Parker says

    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. 🙂

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    • blankMarilyn says

      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!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      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.

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