When you oughta feed a crowd, this French toast casserole is sure to be a winner.

Blueberries bring color and tartness to the dish.

While you could substitute frozen blueberries, they may add sogginess to the dish.

Lemon-blueberry French toast casserole recipe in a baking dish, with a wooden serving spoon scooping out a piece of the casserole

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Be sure to choose country-style whole-wheat bread, which soaks up the egg mixture well.

Serve with maple syrup on the side, if desired.

Toss bread and blueberries in the prepared dish.

Ingredients for the lemon-blueberry French toast casserole recipe

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Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Let the casserole stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.

Blueberries and square pieces of toast, mixed with milk-mixture in a baking dish for the lemon-blueberry French toast casserole recipe

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly

Bake, covered, for 45 minutes.

Uncover and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes more.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Blueberries and square pieces of toast, mixed with milk-mixture in a baking dish for the lemon-blueberry French toast casserole recipe

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly

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