Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our delectable blueberry French toast strata, a harmonious blend of classic French toast and a savory strata. This strata is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender brioche bread soaked in a rich egg custard, studded with plump blueberries, and topped with a crispy pecan streusel. The result is a strata that tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and savory notes, a perfect brunch or breakfast casserole for any occasion.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this blueberry french toast casserole reminds me of dessert. -Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. , Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 350mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
SLOW-COOKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
Your slow cooker can be your best friend on a busy morning. Just get this recipe going, run some errands and come back to the smell of French toast ready to eat. -Elizabeth Lorenz, Peru, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h30m
Yield 12 servings (2 cups syrup).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in milk and maple syrup until blended., Place half of the bread in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; layer with half of the blueberries, cream cheese and egg mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For syrup, in a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until berries pop, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and remaining berries. Serve warm with French toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
QUICKER BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
Sit down to hot-off-the-griddle stuffed French toast and fresh blueberry sauce in as little as 30 minutes. The bread's toasted to a golden brown, and the delectable filling features cream cheese brightened with blueberry preserves. The fast sauce is out of this world! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Beat the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons syrup and preserves in a small bowl. Spread over 8 slices of bread; top with remaining bread., Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, salt and remaining syrup in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides., Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch until smooth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries burst. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
This recipe is so different and delicious! Easy to prepare the night before and bake in the morning. Perfect for Easter or Christmas brunch. This recipe is a family tradition. You may use either fresh or frozen blueberries for this dish.
Provided by Robin
Categories Breakfast and Brunch French Toast Recipes
Time 15h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place half of the bread cubes in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle cream cheese on top of bread cubes. Top with 1 cup blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and maple syrup. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
- To make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water. Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve the sauce over squares of french toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 212.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 26.9 g
LEMON BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 9h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
- Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium speed for 1 minute. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla bean paste and whip until completely combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and reserve.
- Keep the rolls intact and slice across the equator to create 1 large top and 1 large bottom roll. Place the bottom roll in the baking dish, then spread with 2 tablespoons of the maple butter. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and half of the blueberries and top with the top roll.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture over the rolls. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil, then continue to bake until golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
- Arrange scoops of the maple butter on top and sprinkle with the bacon and remaining blueberries. Serve with additional maple syrup.
BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST STRATA
Steps:
- Beat 1/2 of egg mixture with cream and vanilla. Soak bread in egg-cream-vanilla mixture until all liquid is absorbed. Refrigerate. To make blueberry puree, cook blueberries with sugar until thick, approximately 5 minutes. Set aside. In food processor, combine mascarpone with sugar. Puree until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. In well-buttered 13 x 9 inch pan, arrange bread slices. Top with mascarpone mixture and blueberry puree. Repeat once. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices. Refrigerate. When ready to bake casserole, pour remaining cream-egg mixture over bread-filling layers. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 350 for approximately 35 minutes. Serve with whipped cream, blueberry puree and/or warm vanilla maple syrup.
BLUEBERRY STRATA
Blueberries, cream cheese,and bread bake in a creamy custard to create the best breakfast ever!
Provided by Jeannette Loghry
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 9h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the bread cubes in dish; top with 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Scatter cream cheese over berries. Cover with remaining bread cubes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, and milk. Pour egg mixture over bread in pan. Cover, and chill overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake strata, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- While the strata is baking, prepare the blueberry syrup. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 1 1/2 cups blueberries; continue cooking for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter. Serve warm over slices of the strata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 175.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
This is a very unique breakfast dish. Good for any holiday breakfast or brunch, it's filled with the fresh taste of blueberries, and covered with a rich blueberry sauce to make it a one of a kind.
Provided by KARAN1946
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 10h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and surface is lightly browned.
- In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked French toast
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 279.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 451.2 mg, Sugar 33.3 g
OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat; whisk in brown sugar. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with bread. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Turn bread slices. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Top with blueberries; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
FRENCH TOAST STRATA
I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when we have out-of-town guests. -Jill Middleton, Baldwinsville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (1 cup syrup).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 285mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
BLUEBERRY STRATA
I got this recipe out of a magazine at work but I don't remember which one. This has to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
Provided by Zaney1
Categories Breakfast
Time P1DT1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread half of the bread crumbs into prepared 9x13 dish.
- Cover with 1 cup of blueberries, cream cheese cubes.
- Top with the rest of the bread cubes.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a med bowl until well blended.
- Add 1/3 cup maple syrup and brown sugar and mix well.
- Pour over bread.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake, covered, at 350 for 45 minute.
- Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until center is set and top is browned.
- Meanwhile, bring remaining syrup and blueberries to a boil in a med saucepot, stirring constantly.
- Simmer on low 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Serve strata topping with blueberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.5, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 303.9, Sodium 531, Carbohydrate 84.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 49.2, Protein 18.2
FRENCH TOAST STRATA
This is a good recipe to use when company comes or when you are entertaining for brunch. Sometimes, I add dried apricots, snipped into small pieces. The apple syrup (in database) is very good with this too. Prep time includes 8 hours in refrigerator.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13x2 rectangular baking dish.
- Place half the bread cubes in the dish.
- Sprinkle with cream cheese cubes and then remaining bread cubes.
- Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup.
- Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes.
- Using a spatula, press layers down to moisten.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
- Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 35- 40 minutes at 350ºF, or until set and golden brown.
- Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
- Top with your favorite syrup, or apple cider syrup (see database), or a big dollop of whipped cream.
Tips:
- Use a good quality bread; a sturdy bread like a French baguette or challah will hold up well to the custard and fruit.
- Don't overmix the custard; a few lumps are fine.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a slightly smaller or larger dish; just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- You can use frozen blueberries in this recipe; just thaw them before using.
- Serve the strata warm, with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Conclusion:
Blueberry French toast strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. The combination of sweet blueberries, creamy custard, and fluffy bread is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast recipe, give blueberry French toast strata a try. You won't be disappointed!
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