Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast: A MUST TRY

Introduction

Few breakfast or brunch recipes are as crowd-pleasing and simple as this Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast. With bright citrus notes, bursts of juicy blueberries, and a custardy, golden finish, it’s the kind of make-ahead dish that’s equal parts convenient and show-stopping. Prepare it the night before and wake up to a baked breakfast that tastes like spring in every bite.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday brunch, treating your family to a special weekend breakfast, or need a memorable dish for any occasion, this is a must-try recipe that’s guaranteed to impress.

Why This Lemon Blueberry French Toast Is a Standout

This bake is more than just another casserole – fresh lemon zest and juice create a tangy brightness that lifts the sweet blueberries and rich custard, striking a balance between sweet and tart. Using crusty bread ensures the texture stays satisfyingly soft but never soggy, and assembling it in advance means you can actually enjoy stress-free mornings.

Prepping the Ingredients for Maximum Flavor

Start by cubing a sturdy loaf of bread; a day-old French or brioche loaf gives the best texture. For neat, quick cubing, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1 Vegetable Chopper can speed up the process and save time, especially if you’re doubling the recipe for a crowd.

Fresh blueberries add a pop of color and flavor, while lemon zest and juice infuse the custard with a deliciously fragrant aroma. Don’t skip mixing your wet ingredients thoroughly—using a Ninja BL610 Professional Countertop Blender ensures a perfectly smooth custard base.

Effortless Overnight Assembly

Layer bread cubes and blueberries in your buttered baking dish, then pour the lemon-kissed custard over everything, ensuring every bread chunk soaks up that rich flavor. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, allowing all the elements to meld and the bread to absorb as much custard as possible.

Come morning, all that’s left to do is pop it in the oven. To keep cleanup easy and prevent sticking, line your baking dish with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll before assembling.

Baking, Serving, and Garnishing Ideas

Bake until the top is golden and the inside is soft but set. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing. For effortless, uniform servings, a Fullstar Vegetable Chopper and Spiralizer can also double as a handy slicing tool.

Serve your Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and finished with an extra sprinkling of fresh zest. For a fresh twist, pair it with a seasonal fruit salad you can pack in a Bentgo Salad Container for picnics or breakfasts on the go.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe makes about 8 servings. Each decadent slice comes in around 280–350 calories, making it a special treat that’s rich, satisfyingly sweet, and full of fruity brightness. Portions can be adjusted for smaller or larger gatherings without sacrificing that celebratory feel.

Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast (Recap)

This Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast is the ultimate blend of brightness, softness, and simplicity. Uniting tangy lemon with sweet blueberries and custard-soaked bread, every slice delivers a burst of flavor—perfect for any occasion and easily prepped in advance.

Instructions

1. Lightly grease a 9×13” baking dish or line with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy removal and cleanup.
2. Cube the bread using a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1 Vegetable Chopper for fast, even pieces. Place bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Scatter blueberries over and between the cubes.
3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, cream, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Blend together until smooth using a Ninja BL610 Professional Countertop Blender.
4. Pour the custard evenly over the bread and blueberries, pressing gently to ensure the bread starts soaking in the mixture. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
5. In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F. Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. If the top begins to over-brown before it’s cooked through, loosely cover with foil for the last 10 minutes.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. For easy, uniform cutting, use a Fullstar Vegetable Chopper and Spiralizer (optional).
8. Dust with powdered sugar and scatter extra fresh blueberries on top before serving. Enjoy warm!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus chilling)