How to Make French Toast Bake with Blueberries - A Step-by-Step Guide

French toast is a classic breakfast dish that is loved by many for its sweet and comforting flavors. However, sometimes making individual slices of French toast can be time-consuming and difficult to manage, especially when cooking for a crowd. That's where French Toast Bake comes in – it's a simple and convenient way to make this popular breakfast dish for a group of people. This French Toast Bake with Blueberries recipe takes the traditional French toast to a whole new level by adding a lus...

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Ingredients

  • 12 (1 inch thick) slices day-old French bread
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Arrange bread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Sprinkle pecans over egg mixture. Combine butter and remaining sugar; drizzle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with blueberries. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.