Instant pot cooking is all the rage these days. They are known for speeding up your cook time and being especially useful to busy parents who want to provide a home cooked meal in less time. Today, I am happy to feature a recipe from the cookbook, COOKING WITH YOUR INSTANT POT® MINI, by Heather Schlueter (Amazon affiliate link). You may be familiar with her blog, The Spicy Apron, where she has been making a name for herself with her delicious family recipes. Custom-made for this the Instant Pot Mini, this cookbook features 100 recipes that range from homemade yogurt to Quinoa Pilaf, White Chicken Chili, and Mongolian Beef, to cheesecake and brownies. I have been given permission to share the Instant Pot French Toast Casserole Recipe with you and I am just sure you will love her easy Blueberry-Almond French Toast Casserole- yummy!
Don’t worry. If you don’t have an instant pot, I have included some oven baking times for you so you don’t have to miss out on this amazing French toast casserole recipe.
Instant Pot French Toast Casserole With Blueberries and Almonds:
There are lots of overnight french toast casseroles but with this gem of a recipe, you can whip up a French Toast Casserole in just about 40 minutes!
Reprinted with permission from Cooking with Your Instant Pot Mini © 2018 Heather Schlueter. Published by Sterling Epicure. Photo by Bill Milne.
Blueberry-Almond French Toast Casserole Recipe
Yield: 4 Servings
Hands-on Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Buttons to Use: Pressure Cook
Release Type: Quick Release
Tangy blueberries and crunchy almonds take this French toast to a whole new level, yet it’s simple enough to become an everyday favorite. This recipe uses a 1-quart (1 L) round baking casserole dish that has a 5½-inch (14 cm) diameter.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (vanilla extract works if you aren’t a fan of almond flavoring)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries, or ½ cup (75 g) frozen, thawed
- 4 thick slices French bread cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces (Challah bread also works well)
- cooking spray
- powdered sugar, slivered almonds, and additional blueberries for serving
- maple syrup for serving, if desired
How To Make French Toast Casserole
1. In a large bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, brown sugar, almond extract, and cinnamon until well blended. Fold in the fresh berries and bread pieces until well coated. You may use stale bread for the bread cubes. It is a great way to use up fresh bread that has gotten a bit hard since it will soften in the creamy custard egg mixture.
2. Spray the baking dish with cooking spray and pour the bread mixture into the bottom of the pan.
3. Place the steam rack into the Instant Pot inner pot and add ¾ cup (180 ml) water. Carefully lower the baking dish onto the steam rack.
4. Secure the lid for high pressure by ensuring the valve is turned to the Sealing position.
5. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the time to 25 minutes.
Allow to cool a bit and then serve.
This makes a perfect weekend breakfast or brunch to gather the family around the table and enjoy eating together.
No instant pot? That is ok. You can bake this dish in the oven. Pour ingredient mixture into a greased small casserole pan (1.5 qt or 9×5 inch baking dish). Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes. Remove the piece of foil and let bake another 5-10 minutes.
French Toast Casserole Instant Pot Printable Recipe Card:
Instant Pot French Toast Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries, or ½ cup (75 g) frozen, thawed
- 4 thick slices French bread cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
- cooking spray
- powdered sugar, slivered almonds, and additional blueberries for serving
- maple syrup for serving, if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, brown sugar, almond extract, and cinnamon
- until well blended. Fold in the blueberries and bread pieces until well coated.
- Spray the baking dish with cooking spray and pour the bread mixture into the dish.
- Place the steam rack into the Instant Pot inner pot and add ¾ cup (180 ml) water. Carefully
- lower the baking dish onto the steam rack.
- Secure the lid, ensuring the valve is turned to the Sealing position.
- Press the Pressure Cook button and set the time to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot French Toast Casserole Recipe
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 1 slice
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 241.6 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6.21 g | 9.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.01 g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0.01 g | ||
| Cholesterol 86.17 mg | 28.7% | |
| Sodium 125.13 mg | 5.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.46 g | 13.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.29 g | 4% | |
| Sugars 32.88 g | ||
| Protein 6.04 g | ||
| Vitamin A 7.12 % | Vitamin C 4.06 % | |
| Calcium 12.43 % | Iron 5.73 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Conclusion
A French toast casserole is a convenient dish because it’s prepared in a single dish, which means less mess and cleanup. The French Toast casserole combines the creamy, custardy texture of traditional French toast with a crisp, golden topping. This is such an easy recipe for breakfast casserole and it taste amazing. Will you try this Instant Pot Blueberry French Toast Casserole? Let us know how your delicious breakfast turned out! #familyfocusblog
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Kimberly says
Made this french toast bake tonite and it was delish! Thanks for sharing! One of my favorite things about the recipe was the low amount of preparation time.
Rohit Dua says
I have been looking for instant pot recipes and egg recipes and this french toast casserole fits the bill for both perfectly. The chunks of french bread are delish with the cooked blueberries.
Chris says
This French Toast Casserole sounds like the perfect way to start a weekend morning! I love that it’s so versatile, whether you’re using stale bread or fresh berries. The Instant Pot method is a game-changer, but the oven option is great for those without one. Can’t wait to try it out this weekend!
Laya says
This french toast casserole is amazing. I love the blueberries and almonds in there. Delish! Plus, it was so easy to make.
Ultrafly says
This Instant Pot French Toast Casserole recipe was the perfect cozy breakfast treat! I going to make it again this weekend for a family brunch party I am going to.
Ashok says
Your content is very useful and informative! I enjoyed learning about the Instant Pot Mini and the cookbook by Heather Schlueter. The variety of recipes sounds amazing.
I enjoyed making the Blueberry-Almond French Toast Casserole. It was delicious! Thank you for sharing this cooking inspiration!
Orleans Kia says
This Blueberry Casserole is absolutely delicious! I love how it can be made quickly in the Instant Pot or baked in the oven for those without one. The combination of blueberries and almonds adds a great balance of sweetness and crunch. Perfect for a weekend brunch or even meal prep! Thanks for sharing such a versatile and easy-to-make recipe. Can’t wait to make it again!