Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole. This delightful dish combines soft, fluffy French toast with creamy, rich cream cheese and burst-in-your-mouth blueberries, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, this casserole is not only easy to prepare but also allows you to spend more time with your loved ones. Simply assemble it the night before, let it soak, and pop it in the oven the next morning for a warm, comforting meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf day-old French bread (about 8 cups)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in flour)
- 18 oz cream cheese (cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut bread into cubes and place them evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and stir gently to coat.
- Distribute cream cheese cubes and blueberries on top; press down slightly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Serve warm with blueberry sauce or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg