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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Name: Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 loaf brioche bread (1-2 days old; 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen); 7 egg s; 1 ½ cups milk (2%); ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed; 1 tbsp orange zest; 3 tbsp maple syrup; ¾ cup brown sugar; 2 tsp vanilla; 1 tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp salt; 2 cup whipping cream (473 ml carton) (33%); 1 tbsp vanilla; 3 tbsp sugar (add more if you want it sweeter); 1 tsp cinnamon

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Overnight French Toast Casserole is the ultimate stress-free, make-ahead breakfast. Layered with brioche bread, soaked in a vibrant orange, blueberry and vanilla egg mixture. Topped with my simple homemade cinnamon whipped cream.

method

1
Grease a 9x13" baking dish with butter or cooking oil.
2
Cut the bread into 1 inch cubes and add to the baking dish.
3
Next, add the blueberries on top of the bread cubes.
4
To a large mixing bowl add the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.Whisk together until well combined.
5
Pour evenly over the bread cubes.
6
Gently press the bread cubes into the egg mixture, ensuring that each piece is submerged into the liquid.Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
7
Preheat your oven to 375 °F.Bake until casserole is browned, bubbling, and set. About 35-45 minutes.Cover with aluminum foil if the top or edges appear to be browning too quickly.
8
Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
9
To prepare the whipped cream, use a handheld or stand mixer and mix together the heavy cream, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon on medium speed for 1 minute.
10
Increase the speed to medium/high and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
11
Top the casserole with a generous scoop of cinnamon whipped cream and maple syrup.