overnight blueberry French toast
Ingredients:
Ingredients Quantity
French bread 1 loaf, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Large eggs 6
Whole milk 2 cups
Heavy cream 1/2 cup
Granulated sugar 3/4 cup
Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
Lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon
Blueberries (fresh or frozen) 2 cups
Icing sugar For dusting (optional)
Instructions:
Preparation: Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the bread slices in the dish in two rows, overlapping if necessary.
Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon zest until fully combined.
Assembly: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all pieces are coated. Scatter the blueberries across the top, tucking some in between the slices as well.
Refrigeration: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, allowing the bread to soak in the egg mixture.
Baking: The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap and bake the French toast for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and set.
Finishing Touches: Let it cool slightly, then dust with icing sugar if desired, and serve warm.
