Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Blueberry and Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole, a sumptuous breakfast treat that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the sweet burst of juicy blueberries. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weekend brunches, this make-ahead casserole requires minimal preparation time, making it an ideal choice for serving a crowd. With layers of fluffy French bread soaked in a perfectly blended egg mixture, every bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf French bread (about 8 cups)
- 8 eggs
- 2 ½ cups half and half
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen with flour)
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
Instructions
- Butter a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
- Cut French bread into 2-inch cubes and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Layer half the bread cubes in the dish, followed by half the cream cheese and blueberries.
- Repeat layering with remaining bread, cream cheese, and blueberries.
- Pour egg mixture over layers; press down gently to soak all bread.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until firm and slightly browned.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with blueberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 215mg