Description
Indulge in the delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole, a perfect centerpiece for your breakfast or brunch gatherings. This luscious dish features layers of fluffy French toast, rich cream cheese, and sweet blueberries, creating a symphony of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for special occasions or lazy Sunday mornings, this casserole can be prepared in advance for a hassle-free morning. Simply refrigerate it overnight and bake when you’re ready to serve. With its beautiful golden top and creamy interior, this recipe promises to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf of French bread (about 8 cups)
- 8 eggs
- 2 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 18 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- Optional: 1/4 cup raw sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut French bread into cubes and place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and gently stir to coat.
- Add cream cheese cubes and blueberries on top; press down lightly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Uncover and bake for about 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with blueberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 205mg