Description
Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast dish that combines fluffy brioche bread, sweet blueberries, and rich cream cheese, all baked together to create a warm and inviting treat. Perfect for brunch or cozy family breakfasts, this casserole can be prepared the night before for an effortless morning. Drizzle with maple syrup or top with fresh whipped cream for an indulgent finish. Your loved ones will be coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the cubed bread in the dish, dollop cream cheese over it, and sprinkle with half of the blueberries.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth; pour evenly over the layers.
- Add remaining bread cubes and blueberries on top; drizzle any leftover custard mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed up; let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg