Make-Ahead Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 day-old French bread baguette (16 ounces)
- 4 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
- 2-1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Sweetened whipped cream, optional