This Blueberry French Toast Recipe Puts an Extra-Sweet and Fruity Spin on the Breakfast Classic: Make It in 45 Minutes

Need an excuse to make brunch any time of the week? If so, we have a blueberry French toast recipe that will deliver on sweet and fruity deliciousness first thing in the morning! Slices of brioche bread are dipped in a blueberry custard mixture and baked on a sheet pan until golden brown. Even better, the dish comes together in just 45 minutes. Keep reading for tips and the recipe to this tasty blueberry French toast.

Why a sheet pan works best when making French toast

Making French toast typically involves cooking them in batches on the stove. Luckily, it's much easier when you bake them on a sheet pan. This kitchen tool is large enough to fit all of the soaked slices of bread, allowing you to bake them at once. The wide surface also encourages heat to evenly circulate around each bread slice so it crisps nicely. Overall, a sheet pan comes in handy for whipping up golden brown blueberry French toast without hassle.

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How long do you need to soak the bread for French toast?

Soaking the bread for the right amount of time ensures the custard mixture fully seeps into each slice. The chefs at Bon Appétit say that 15 to 20 minutes is a good minimum soak time, especially for thick slices of bread. However, you can proceed with baking the French toast if the slices start to feel too soggy.

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A delectable baked blueberry French toast recipe

This Blueberries and Cream Sheet Pan French Toast recipe comes from blogger Lauren McDuffie 's newest cookbook, Homemade-ish . "This recipe creates perfectly cooked slices of French toast that need only soak in the simplest mixture of blueberry yogurt and eggs to achieve that fetching golden color," she says. Once baked, the French toast is accompanied with fresh blueberries, turbinado sugar , a sweetened sour cream mixture and maple syrup. Sure, it's a medley of toppings but it creates a mouthful of tasty flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth!

While this recipe is already worthy of making one of your breakfast go-to's, you can customize it to your liking. If you're not a fan of blueberries, use another flavored yogurt in the customize and your desired fruit for the garnish. Challah bread is a great substitute for brioche as it boasts a rich taste. Plus, a large baking dish works just as well as a sheet pan to create caramelized and fluffy baked French toast.

Blueberries and Cream Sheet Pan French Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs. butter, melted
• 3 eggs
• 2 (5 oz.) containers blueberry yogurt (Greek or regular)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 8 slices brioche bread (pre-sliced is typically available)
• ½ c up sour cream
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Maple syrup
• Serving suggestions: fresh blueberries, turbinado sugar (optional)

Directions:

• Active: 15 mins
• Total time: 45 mins
• Yield: 8 servings

1. Brush or rub melted butter all over surface of large baking sheet.
2. Crack eggs into large baking pan and add yogurt, lemon zest and ¼ cup water. Whisk vigorously until totally combined. Lay bread slices into yogurty custard, turning them over to fully coat both sides, and let them sit for a while.
3. Adjust oven rack to middle position, and preheat to 375°F.
4. In small bowl, stir together sour cream, lemon juice and a couple teaspoons of maple syrup to taste. Set aside.
5. Place soak bread slices on buttered baking sheet. Bake until very golden brown on top, and cooked, 30 to 35 minutes.
6. Top with fresh blueberries and sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if using. Serve with lemony maple cream and extra maple syrup on the side, if you like.

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