How to Make Blueberry Strata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blueberry strata is a delicious and satisfying breakfast casserole that is perfect for feeding a crowd or for a special weekend brunch. This dish is made with layers of bread, sweet blueberries, and a creamy custard mixture that bakes up into a tender and flavorful treat that everyone will love.

What sets this dish apart from other breakfast casseroles is the use of blueberries, which add a burst of juicy sweetness to each bite. The blueberries not only add vibrant color to the dish b...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 loaf French bread, cubed
  • 1 ½ cups blueberries
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 12 eggs
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch strata

  • Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the bread cubes in dish; top with 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Scatter cream cheese over berries. Cover with remaining bread cubes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, and milk. Pour egg mixture over bread in pan. Cover, and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake strata, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  • While the strata is baking, prepare the blueberry syrup. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 1 1/2 cups blueberries; continue cooking for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter. Serve warm over slices of the strata.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 176mg
    • Sodium: 342mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 201mg