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Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast

Delicious Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast for Easy Mornings

This Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast is a dreamy dish filled with bright lemon and juicy blueberries, perfect for a relaxing brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 1 loaf French bread Stale bread provides the best texture for soaking up the custard.
  • 2 cups Fresh blueberries Feel free to swap for raspberries or strawberries!
For the Custard Mixture
  • 6 Eggs Consider using an egg substitute if you're looking for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cups Milk Whole or almond milk is perfect for this recipe.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Half-and-half or coconut cream can be used as non-dairy alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar Reduce for a lighter touch or substitute with your favorite sugar alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon zest Always opt for fresh zest to maximize the citrusy aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Vanilla bean paste can take it up a notch for extra intensity.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast
  1. Begin by greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking. Next, cut your stale French bread into cubes and layer them evenly in the prepared dish.
  2. Gently distribute the fresh blueberries over the cubed bread, making sure they are spread evenly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes and blueberries, ensuring every piece is well coated. Press down lightly on the bread.
  5. The next day, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the baking dish sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  6. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  7. Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare the Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast a day ahead; simply bake before serving.

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