Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole, a sweet and creamy breakfast treat that elevates any morning. Perfect for busy weekdays or festive brunches, this make-ahead dish features layers of soft French bread soaked in a rich egg mixture with bursts of fresh blueberries and a luscious cream cheese blend. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can prepare this crowd-pleaser the night before and bake it fresh in the morning. Whether served with a dusting of powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup, this casserole is sure to impress your family and friends with its irresistible combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pack (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups blueberries (divided)
- 2 loaves cubed French bread
- 2 cups milk
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and half the vanilla until smooth.
- Fold one cup of blueberries into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix cubed French bread with remaining blueberries.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining vanilla together.
- Layer half the bread mixture in a greased baking dish; spread half the cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat layers.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake covered for 45 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg