Baked Blueberry French Toast is the most wonderful breakfast dish. You will love making this for Christmas morning because you can put it together the night before. That way you are able to spend more of your morning spending time with loved ones and doing what you want.
The syrup goes on the toast after it is baked. If you do not care for blueberries, go ahead and use raspberries. It is so good. Your family and friends are going to ask for it every Christmas morning. Go ahead and make it a new tradition!
What Ingredients Do I Need For Baked Blueberry French Toast?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this French Toast (scroll down for the full recipe):
Toast:
- Day old white bread
- Cream cheese
- Fresh or frozen blueberries
- Eggs
- Milk
- Maple syrup or honey
Syrup:
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Fresh or frozen blueberries
- Butter
How Do I Make Baked Blueberry French Toast?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this French Toast (scroll down for the full recipe):
Toast:
- Prepare a 9″ x 13″ baking dish, by spraying it with non stick cooking spray.
- Slice the bread into 1″ cubes and place half of the bread into the prepared pan.
- Cut the cream cheese into 1″ cubes; and place them over the bread.
- Top this with the 1 cup of blueberries, then the other half of the bread.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
- Next add the milk and honey, and mix the mixture well.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, cover with aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes with the foil on.
- Then uncover the French Toast and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the toast is golden brown, and the center comes out clean when checked with a wooden pick.
Syrup:
- In a sauce pan, combine sugar and cornstarch; then add the water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries; then reduce the heat.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries open up (or burst).
- Stir in butter until it is melted.
- Serve over French toast.
What Kind of Bread is Best for French Toast?
- I like using Sourdough bread, French bread, or a similar Artisan bread, but regular bread works well too.
- For a bit of a fancy twist, try an enriched bread like challah or brioche.
- No matter what kind of bread you choose to make French toast, day-old bread is the best. Since it is dry, it can soak up more of the liquid.
What Other Fruit Would be Good in this French Toast?
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Or a mix of any two Berries
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate French toast in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
- Rewarm leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F.
- Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes:
Raspberry Croissant Breakfast Bake
Fruity Breakfast Waffle Nachos
Yield: 8 people
Baked Blueberry French Toast
Baked Blueberry French Toast is one of the best breakfasts ever. You can make it the night before and bake it in the morning.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
Toast:
- 12 slices day old white bread, crust removed
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 Tablespoon butter
Instructions
Toast
- Prepare a 9" x 13" baking dish, by spraying it with non stick cooking spray.
- Slice the bread into 1" cubes and place half of the bread into the prepared pan.
- Cut the cream cheese into 1" cubes; and place them over the bread.
- Top this with the 1 cup of blueberries, then the other half of the bread.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
- Next add the milk and honey and mix the mixture well.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, cover with aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator overnight, or at least for 8 hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes with the foil on.
- Then uncover the French Toast and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the toast is golden brown, and the center comes out clean when checked with a wooden pick.
Syrup:
- In a sauce pan, combine sugar and cornstarch; then add the water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries; then reduce the heat.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries open up (or burst).
- Stir in butter until it is melted.
- Serve over French toast.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 454Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 291mgSodium 390mgCarbohydrates 69gFiber 2gSugar 45gProtein 16g