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Easy Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe with Maple Pecan Streusel

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A cozy and easy-to-make French toast casserole featuring juicy blueberries and a crunchy maple pecan streusel topping. Perfect for busy mornings or special brunches, this recipe can be assembled the night before and baked fresh.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups thick-cut brioche or challah bread, cubed (day-old bread preferred)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half (almond milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Cube 8 cups of thick-cut brioche or challah into roughly 1-inch pieces. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and toast lightly in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes until slightly crisp on the edges.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half), ½ cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Gently fold the toasted bread cubes and 1 ½ cups blueberries into the custard mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup chopped toasted pecans, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Stir until crumbly and sticky.
  5. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour the soaked bread and blueberry mixture into the dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the surface.
  6. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes until custard is set and streusel is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the custard to firm up.

Notes

Use day-old bread to prevent sogginess. Toast pecans before adding to streusel for extra crunch and flavor. Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate for a convenient make-ahead meal. If baking from refrigerated, add 5-10 minutes to baking time. Cover with foil if streusel browns too quickly.

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Keywords: blueberry, french toast casserole, maple pecan streusel, breakfast casserole, easy brunch recipe, make ahead breakfast

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