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

Are you looking for a delicious and easy breakfast recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this Blueberry French Toast Casserole! This dish is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, making it a crowd-pleaser for any brunch or breakfast gathering. With its fluffy French toast base and burst of juicy blueberries, it's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 12 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Grease a 9x13-inch pan and spread half of the bread cubes over the bottom. Top with cream cheese and 1 cup blueberries. Layer remaining bread cubes on top.
  • Mix together eggs, milk, and syrup in a bowl. Pour over the bread cubes in the pan. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes more.
  • While casserole bakes, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch for sauce. Bring to a boil until thickened. Reduce to a simmer and add blueberries and butter until cooked down. Serve on top of casserole or on the side.
  • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 233mg
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 235mg