Description
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast dish featuring sweet, soft Hawaiian rolls combined with fresh blueberries and a rich custard mixture. Baked to golden perfection and served with powdered sugar and maple syrup, this hassle-free recipe is perfect for any morning gathering or brunch.
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
For Serving
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
- maple syrup (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 350F and grease an 11x7 or 12x8 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Cube the Rolls: Remove the Hawaiian rolls from the package and cut them into 1-inch cubes, creating bite-sized pieces for the casserole base.
- Layer Bread and Blueberries: Spread half of the cubed bread into the bottom of the baking dish and top with half of the blueberries. Repeat the layering with the remaining bread and blueberries.
- Mix the Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, sugar, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
- Pour Custard Over Bread: Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and blueberries, ensuring each piece is nicely coated.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes to allow the custard to set and the flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Uncover and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is just slightly jiggly.
- Serve: Dust the casserole with powdered sugar and serve warm, optionally topped with maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use a baking dish approximately 11x7 or 12x8 inches to ensure even cooking and proper thickness.
- For best flavor, use fresh blueberries or frozen ones thawed and drained well.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to help it set and make cutting easier.
- You can prepare the casserole the night before by assembling it, covering, and refrigerating it overnight, then baking in the morning (adjust baking time accordingly).
- Maple syrup is optional, but it adds an extra layer of sweetness that complements the dish well.
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
