Easy Blueberry Lemon Baked French Toast Casserole
Thick slices of brioche bread dipped in a mixture of egg, milk, lemonade, lemon zest, sugar, and vanilla. This casserole sits in the fridge before baking so the bread can soak everything up. If desired, top with a butter cinnamon streusel before finishing. Serve with powdered sugar, fresh berries, and whipped cream!
Equipment
- 4 qt. Baking Dish or 9x13 pan
Ingredients
- 5 Large whole eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream or whole milk
- 3/4 cup AE Dairy Classic Lemonade
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon zest from one whole lemon
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 1 loaf Brioche bread 12-15 1" slices - (20 - 22 oz.)
- 1 pint Fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar, whipped cream, or syrup for garnish
Instructions
- Grease a 4 qt. baking dish or a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemonade, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined. Dunk each slice of bread into the egg mixture, let soak for a minute or two and evenly arrange the bread in the prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining egg mix over the top. Top with fresh blueberries. Chill casserole in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.5 Large whole eggs, 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream, 3/4 cup AE Dairy Classic Lemonade, 3/4 cup Granulated sugar, 2 tbsp Fresh lemon zest, 1 tbsp Vanilla extract, 1 loaf Brioche bread, 1 pint Fresh blueberries
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Loosely cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature garnished with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and maple syrup.Powdered sugar, whipped cream, or syrup
Notes
- Lemonade adds a nice lemon flavor and slight sweetness, it can be substituted with fresh lemon juice.
- Let the casserole set for at least 30 minutes before baking so the bread soaks up the egg mixture. This can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Frozen blueberries can be used instead of fresh, a dollop of blueberry jam will add even more blueberry color and flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 253mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg