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Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus 4 hours chilling or overnight)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a delightful and indulgent breakfast or brunch dish featuring layers of cubed brioche bread, fresh blueberries, and creamy cheese soaked in a rich custard. Perfect for make-ahead mornings, it bakes to a golden perfection with a soft, custardy interior and a slightly crispy top, served with powdered sugar or warm maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

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For the Casserole

  • 1 loaf (14–16 oz) French bread or brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes

Custard Mixture

  • 8 large eggs
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Serving

  • Powdered sugar or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving later.
  2. Layer the Bread and Fillings: Place half of the cubed bread evenly on the bottom of the dish. Scatter half of the cream cheese cubes and blueberries over this layer. Repeat by adding the remaining bread cubes, cream cheese, and blueberries in the same manner to form a second layer.
  3. Whisk Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth.
  4. Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread, cream cheese, and blueberries. Press down very gently with a spatula or your hands to make sure all the bread cubes absorb the custard.
  5. Chill: Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the bread to fully absorb the custard, creating a creamy texture after baking.
  6. Preheat Oven: Remove the casserole from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before baking to bring it closer to room temperature. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake: Bake the uncovered casserole in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top turns golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar or serving warm with maple syrup for extra sweetness and flavor.

Notes

  • Use day-old or slightly dried-out bread to help the cubes absorb the custard better.
  • Blueberries can be substituted with raspberries or a mix of your favorite berries for different flavor variations.
  • For added texture and crunch, sprinkle streusel topping or chopped nuts over the casserole before baking.

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