Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole Overnight Recipe
Start your day with a burst of flavor from this Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole Overnight Recipe! This delectable dish combines the sweetness of fresh blueberries and the refreshing zing of lemon, all layered in soft, creamy French toast. Perfect for busy mornings or special family gatherings, it can be prepared the night before—just pop it in the oven when you’re ready to enjoy. With its comforting texture and vibrant taste, this casserole is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 loaves French bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 lemon (zest + juice)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in blueberries, lemon juice, and zest.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cubed French bread. Spread the cream cheese mixture over this layer and top with remaining bread.
- Whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, and juice in a bowl. Pour evenly over the layered bread.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake covered for 45 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (154g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 130mg