Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole is so easy to make ahead and then bake the next morning! This french toast casserole is packed full of sweet cream cheese and blueberries!
I originally posted this recipe back on December 12, 2016, and it immediately became one of the most popular recipes on my blog! It was featured on Brit + CO Blueberry Breakfast Recipes amongst many other sites as well. And, with good reason, it’s SO delicious! While I have revamped some of the older pictures I kept a few of the originals too so that you can see how this casserole is assembled.
I happen to love all of the overnight french toast recipes just like this Lemon Berry Overnight French Toast and my S’mores French Toast Casserole. It’s great to wake up on the weekend and be able to just pop your breakfast right in the oven and not have to do any work!
How to Make French Toast Casserole:
For this french toast casserole, you will start by slicing up two baguettes that are each about 12 inches long. Slice them into pieces that are about 1/2 – 1 inch thick.
Set the bread aside and use a mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese with the maple syrup and cinnamon, then fold in the blueberries. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this recipe.
Now, butter a 9×13 or 3-quart casserole dish. Spread about 1 Tablespoon of the blueberry cream cheese mixture onto ONE side of each slice of bread. Layer them into your prepared casserole dish as shown in the picture below.
Next, whisk together your milk, eggs, and vanilla and pour evenly over the casserole. Press down slightly on the pieces of bread to make sure they really soak up that egg mixture.
Cover and refrigerate at this point for at least 4 hours and overnight is best if possible.
How to Reheat French Toast Casserole:
In the morning simply take this out of the refrigerator and bake in a 350-degree oven with the foil still on for 35 minutes. After the time is up, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden.
I recommend storing leftovers of this in the same pan in the refrigerator and re-heating in the oven. It’s best if consumed within two days after cooking.
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
FOR THE FRENCH TOAST
- 2 (12 inch long) French Baguettes, cut into 1/2 slices (discard the ends)
- 12 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Cups Blueberries
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream or Milk
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
FOR THE TOPPING:
- 1/2 Stick Butter
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Lightly butter a 3 quart casserole dish.
- In a medium bowl using a hand mixer or large spoon, combine the cream cheese with the maple syrup, and cinnamon, then fold in the blueberries.
- Spread about one Tablespoon of the blueberry cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread. Place bread slices evenly in a row in the prepared baking dish.
- Use a glass measuring cup or medium bowl to whisk together the eggs, cream or milk, and vanilla extract. Pour mixture evenly over bread slices.
- Cover pan with foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight. (Overnight is best).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the french toast in the oven with the foil on and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until top is golden brown.
FOR THE TOPPING:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the maple syrup and cinnamon. Drizzle over french toast as desired.
After being in the fridge, do you have to let it sit out before you put it in the oven
Nope, it can go right into the oven! 🙂
This is sooooo delicious! ! Thank you for the recipe. Making it for for my dad’s 80 birthday break fast party tomorrow. Already know it’s excellent as we had it at our last big breakfast party
Hello! I’m making this on Friday night but not serving it until Sunday morning. Will it get soggy? Thank you!
Hi Jessica, I personally haven’t tried making it that far in advance. So, without testing it further it’s hard for me to give a specific answer. I’d say use your best judgement – if it works out well for you this way, please do come back and let me know. 🙂
Hi! Can i bake thaïs with frozen blueberry?
Yes, Helene you can use frozen or fresh blueberries. 🙂
Do you bake with the foil cover?
Yes, you will bake it with the foil on. If you want it a little more golden brown then you can remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of cooking. 🙂
Hi,
The recipe calls for 2inch French baguettes. Is that 2 one inch baguettes? Or 2inch baguettes (number unspecified)? This recipe looks perfect for a brunch I’m hosting.
Hi, Alex! I’d say that was a typo on my part. The recipe needs two French Baguettes total, then they’re sliced into 1/2 inch slices. Hope you enjoy the french toast!
Cinnamon is listed twice, but I’m only seeing it in the glaze. Is cinnamon added only in the glaze?
Hi, yes the cinnamon is added twice – it goes into the cream cheese mixture as well as the glaze. Recipe is updated for you 🙂
YUMMY
Made it with gluten free bread, Schar, and FLAX eggs
My picture wasnt as pretty, next time I’ll put the crust side up, it makes a delicious crunchy bite. Also used double the butter in topping.
Enjoy! ?
Thanks, Rolanda! Happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂
This recipe was amazing! I made it for a potluck breakfast and it was the first thing to disappear. Thank-you for the great recipe and I’ll definitely be back for more!
Thanks so much, Susan! Glad it was a hit! 🙂
Have you ever tried making this in a crockpot?
Hi there! No, I’ve never made this recipe in the crockpot. If you decide to give it a try, let me know how it goes! 🙂