Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole. Creamy layers of sweetened cream cheese, fresh blueberries, and cubed French bread are soaked in an egg custard overnight for a decadent morning dish.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 pack (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, split
- 1 cup blueberries
Bread Layers:
- 2 loaves cubed French bread (separated)
Egg Mixture:
- 2 cups milk
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture – In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Assemble the Bread Layers – Layer baking dish with bread cubes, spread cream cheese mixture, and top with remaining bread cubes.
- Prepare and Add the Egg Mixture – Whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over bread, add blueberries, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the Oven – Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the Dish – Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncovered until set and browned, about 30 minutes more.
- Serve and Enjoy – Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Blueberry French Toast Casserole, Overnight Breakfast, Baked French Toast
