Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of bread cubes (day-old or toasted)
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Arrange bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle blueberries over the bread.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and berries, pressing down gently to soak.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with maple syrup.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best absorption. Fresh bread may become too soggy.
- Customize with other berries like strawberries or raspberries.
- Top with whipped cream or yogurt for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kid-friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 312 Kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 89mg