Description
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole with blueberries is a delightful and easy breakfast dish featuring sweet Hawaiian rolls soaked in a rich custard, baked to golden perfection. It's a perfect hassle-free recipe for morning gatherings, served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and optional maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Fruit
- 1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup blueberries
Custard Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For Serving
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
- maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 11x7 or 12x8 inch baking dish to ensure the casserole does not stick during baking.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Remove the Hawaiian rolls from the package and cut them into 1-inch cubes to create the base for the casserole.
- Layer Bread and Blueberries: Spread half of the cubed Hawaiian rolls evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the blueberries over this layer, then repeat the layering with the remaining bread cubes and blueberries.
- Mix Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, sugar, and vanilla until well combined to create a smooth custard mixture.
- Pour Custard Over Layers: Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and blueberries, making sure to coat each piece thoroughly for maximum flavor and texture.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil to trap moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, allowing the custard to set.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use an 11x7 or 12x8 inch baking dish for best results; the casserole should fill the dish about three-quarters full to allow even cooking.
- Hawaiian rolls add a natural sweetness and soft texture, but other sweet bread like brioche could be substituted.
- Make sure to evenly coat the bread cubes with the custard to avoid dry spots in the casserole.
- This dish can be assembled the night before and refrigerated overnight to enhance the flavors if desired.
- For a vegan version, consider using plant-based milk and egg replacers, though texture and flavor will differ.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 207 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
