Description

This Blueberry Brioche French Toast Bake is an easy and decadent breakfast dish that combines the sweetness of blueberries with the richness of brioche. Perfect for brunch or a cozy family breakfast, it’s a simple, make-ahead meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
1 pound day-old loaf brioche (or challah)
2 cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh blueberries, plus more for serving
Coarse sugar, optional
for serving: maple syrup, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, chopped nuts, whipped cream

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Instructions

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. Use a sharp knife to slice the bread into ½-inch to ¾-inch thick slices.
In a large bowl, whisk the remaining melted butter, milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt until fully combined.
Dip each slice of bread into the milk mixture and allow to soak for 10-15 seconds. Carefully transfer them to the prepared baking dish, shingling them as you go.
Pour the remaining milk mixture over the slices. Scatter the blueberries between and on top of the bread slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F. Remove and discard the foil. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with some coarse sugar, then bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for a quick breakfast.
Feel free to add other fruits or nuts to enhance the flavor.
Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup or sugar used.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 185mg