Description
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole is a delightful and easy-to-make breakfast dish featuring sweet Hawaiian rolls and fresh blueberries baked in a creamy custard. Perfect for a weekend brunch or special morning gathering, it requires just six basic ingredients and no overnight soaking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup blueberries
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Maple syrup (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 11x7 or 12x8 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cube the rolls: Remove the Hawaiian rolls from their packaging and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even baking and layering.
- Layer bread and blueberries: Spread half of the cubed bread evenly in the bottom of the baking dish, then sprinkle half of the blueberries over the bread. Repeat with the remaining bread and blueberries to form a second layer.
- Make custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour custard over layers: Slowly pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, making sure to coat each piece thoroughly to absorb the custard.
- Cover and bake first phase: Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Uncover and bake until golden: Remove the foil and continue baking an additional 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is slightly jiggly but mostly set.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with optional maple syrup for drizzling.
Notes
- This recipe works best with an 11x7 or 12x8 inch baking dish for even cooking.
- You can prepare it the night before and refrigerate covered; just add additional baking time if baking cold.
- Blueberries can be substituted with other berries or fruit like strawberries or sliced peaches.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute half and half with almond or oat milk.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or oven and make a delicious breakfast the next day.
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
