Description
Blueberry cream cheese French toast casserole brings weekend breakfast dreams to life with its rich layers of tender bread, sweet berries, and creamy cheese. Your family will devour this make-ahead morning marvel that saves precious time while delivering maximum comfort and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups blueberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Dairy and Liquids:
- 2 cups milk
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Scatter 4 cups of bread cubes across the bottom of the greased dish.
- Crumble 8 ounces of softened cream cheese in small dollops over the bread layer.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of fresh blueberries across the cream cheese and bread.
- Create a second layer by topping with remaining 4 cups of bread cubes.
- Whisk 6 large eggs with 2 cups milk in a separate mixing bowl.
- Add ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the egg mixture.
- Gently pour the entire egg blend evenly over the layered bread and blueberries.
- Refrigerate the casserole for minimum 1 hour or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from refrigerator and bake uncovered at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until top turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest 5-7 minutes before serving to help it set.
Notes
- Prep this casserole the night before to let flavors meld and save morning cooking time.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free bread cubes or challah.
- Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen can be used – just don’t thaw them before adding to the dish.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon or add a dash of nutmeg to enhance the warm, comforting flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 318 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 144 mg