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

There's nothing quite like waking up to the sweet aroma of a delicious breakfast casserole baking in the oven. And when that casserole is filled with juicy blueberries and luscious French toast, you know you're in for a treat. This Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole is the perfect dish to make ahead and enjoy with family and friends on a lazy weekend morning.

What sets this recipe apart is that it requires minimal effort the morning of, allowing you to spend more time relaxing...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, divided
  • 2 cups blueberries, divided
  • 2 loaves French bread, cubed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy; fold in 1 cup blueberries.
  • Cover the bottom of a 10x14-inch baking dish with a layer of bread cubes. Spread cream cheese mixture over bread layer; top with remaining bread cubes.
  • Whisk 2 cups milk, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over bread-egg mixture. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the center is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    494 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 178mg
    • Sodium: 734mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 300mg