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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Best Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe

Hey — if you love blueberry french toast casserole but hate dealing with eggs (or want a vegan-ish friendly version), you’ll love this. I messed with the classic, ditched the eggs, and kept the gooey, pillowy goodness you crave. I’ll walk you through a simple, no-fuss egg-free custard option (and give alternatives), show equipment needs, and toss in my favorite tweaks. Ready?
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cream cheese mixture
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or thawed frozen, drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (I prefer Philadelphia)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract use half — ½ tsp for cream cheese, save the rest for the custard
  • 2 tbsp milk whole milk for richness
  • Bread layers
  • 2 loaves cubed French bread about 10–12 cups cubed; day-old bread soaks better
  • Egg-free “custard” two solid options — pick one
  • Option A — Silken Tofu Custard my go-to
  • 2 cups milk whole milk adds richness
  • 1 cup silken tofu soft, not firm
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract remaining half from above
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp cold milk before blending
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey optional — for sweetness
  • Option B — Starch + Milk eggless, simple
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch mix with 3 tbsp cold milk first
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • Topping
  • 1 cup blueberries for the top
  • Optional: powdered sugar maple syrup, sliced almonds or streusel

Equipment

  • 10×14-inch baking dish (or similar size; an 9×13 works if you pack it)
  • Large mixing bowls (2)
  • Blender or immersion blender (for silken tofu custard)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Aluminum foil (optional for slow soak)
  • Oven (duh)
  • Got a blender and a baking dish? You’re golden.
  • How many people does this feed?
  • This recipe feeds 10 people comfortably as a breakfast or brunch portion. Serve it with coffee, fruit, or a light side salad if you want to pretend brunch counts as a balanced meal.

Method
 

  1. Make the cream cheese layer
  2. Put softened cream cheese into a bowl.
  3. Add powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and ½ tbsp vanilla.
  4. Beat until smooth and creamy with a whisk or hand mixer.
  5. Fold in 1 cup blueberries gently.
  6. Cube and layer the bread
  7. Cube the French bread into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  8. Layer half the bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
  9. Spread the cream cheese mixture across that layer.
  10. Top with the remaining bread cubes, pressing lightly so they nest into the cream cheese.
  11. Make the egg-free custard (silken tofu method shown)
  12. In the blender, combine 2 cups milk, 1 cup silken tofu, ½ tbsp vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and the cornstarch slurry (3 tbsp cornstarch mixed into 2 tbsp cold milk).
  13. Blend until ultra-smooth and slightly thickened.
  14. Soak & bake (quick soak)
  15. Pour the custard evenly over the layered bread, making sure the bread soaks.
  16. Press the top gently so the custard reaches deeper cubes.
  17. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries evenly on top.
  18. Cover with foil and let sit 10 minutes while your oven preheats (I know — not a full overnight soak, but this quick method works surprisingly well).
  19. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  20. Bake covered for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until the top browns lightly and the center sets. Total bake ~20–25 minutes depending on your oven.
  21. Result: gooey, slightly set center with golden top. Serve warm. Drizzle with maple syrup if you want to get wild.
  22. Slow-soak (Overnight) method — if you plan ahead (my texture preference)
  23. Follow steps 1–3 above but after pouring custard, cover tightly with foil and refrigerate 6–8 hours or overnight.
  24. Remove dish 30–60 minutes before baking to take chill off.
  25. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake 20–30 minutes until center sets and top browns.
  26. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  27. Why overnight? The bread absorbs custard fully and yields a creamier, almost bread-pudding texture. Quick method tastes great; overnight tastes great-er. Which one will you choose?

Notes

Nutrition note & calories

You gave 2600 kcal for the whole casserole, so I used that as the base. That divides into ≈260 kcal per serving for 10 servings. If you add streusel or drizzle a lot of syrup, add calories accordingly. Want an exact macro breakdown? I can estimate ingredients to give protein, carbs, and fat per serving.