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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread (or brioche), cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the streusel topping:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Spread half the bread cubes in the dish.Sprinkle blueberries evenly. Add remaining bread on top.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Pour evenly over bread. Press gently so all bread absorbs liquid.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over casserole before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until golden and set.
  • Serve with whipping cream and more blueberries.
  • Picture from Midwest Living.
Keyword blueberry french toast, easter brunch