Description
This exquisite blueberry breakfast casserole is the ultimate comfort food for cozy weekend mornings. It masterfully balances a thick, tender cake-like base with bursts of juicy, fresh blueberries and a delightful, crunchy walnut-cinnamon streusel topping. Effortlessly simple to prepare using basic pantry staples, this crowd-pleasing dish offers a sophisticated, restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your own home. It is perfectly family-friendly and guaranteed to make your brunch feel like a truly special occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup softened butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/3 cup sugar (for topping)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter (for topping)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional drizzle)
2 tablespoons milk (optional drizzle)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and baking powder.
Cut in the 1/4 cup softened butter until incorporated.
Mix in the egg, 1/2 cup milk, and lemon peel until just moistened; the batter will be very thick.
Gently fold in the blueberries and spread the mixture into the prepared pan.
In a small bowl, combine sugar, 1/4 cup flour, walnuts, and cinnamon.
Cut in the 3 tablespoons cold butter using your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Whisk the optional drizzle ingredients and pour over the warm casserole if desired.
Notes
Use the scoop and sweep method for accurate flour measurement to ensure the texture is just right. If using frozen blueberries, toss them in a teaspoon of flour before folding into the batter to prevent bleeding. The batter is naturally very thick; use your hands if necessary to fully combine the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American