Description
Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast treat that combines the sweetness of ripe blueberries with creamy, rich cream cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions, filling your home with the warm scent of cinnamon and baked goodness. With its golden crust and luscious custard soaked bread, every bite is a comforting experience. Serve it drizzled with maple syrup for an indulgent start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ? cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread cubed bread evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with a splash of milk until smooth. Layer over the bread.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup in another bowl; pour over the bread and gently fold in blueberries.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let soak for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the middle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 155mg