How to Make Blueberry French Toast Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like waking up on a lazy Sunday morning to the sweet aroma of French toast baking in the oven. And when you add juicy blueberries to the mix, you have a breakfast dish that's sure to please the whole family. This Blueberry French Toast Bake is the perfect combination of sweet, eggy bread and tart, juicy blueberries. Not only is it delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect dish for busy mornings or relaxing weekends.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon swirl bread, cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup blueberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Grease a 10x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl. Mix in milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Layer bread and cream cheese in the prepared dish. Sprinkle in blueberries. Pour milk mixture over top. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight, stirring once, if desired, during soaking time to make sure bread cubes soak up the egg mixture.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, remove baking dish from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the top is set and browned, about 30 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 366mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 184mg