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Easy Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake with Streusel

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A simple and foolproof overnight French toast bake featuring juicy blueberries and a buttery streusel topping, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups cubed day-old bread (French bread, brioche, challah, or sturdy white bread)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk or 2% milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • For the streusel topping:
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Cube about 8 cups of day-old bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Scatter 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries evenly over the bread cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 ½ cups milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth and frothy.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries, gently pressing down the bread cubes to soak up the custard.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix ½ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in ¼ cup cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Optionally, stir in ¼ cup chopped nuts.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the French toast bake from the fridge and uncover it.
  8. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the soaked bread mixture.
  9. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp and the center is set but moist.
  10. Let the bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best texture to avoid sogginess. Gently fold in blueberries to prevent bursting. If streusel browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Overnight soaking develops flavor and custard penetration. For gluten-free, substitute bread and streusel flour accordingly. Dairy-free options include almond or oat milk and coconut oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: blueberry, French toast bake, overnight, streusel, breakfast, brunch, easy, make ahead

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