Pioneer Woman Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole Overnight Bliss with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious overnight breakfast casserole with a delightful mix of blueberry and lemon flavors, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-free option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, making sure all pieces are coated.
- Sprinkle blueberries evenly on top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Meanwhile, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble over the casserole before serving.
Notes
- Can be prepared the night before for an easy breakfast.
- Add extra berries or nuts for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg