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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole is the perfect brunch treat, featuring cream cheese, blueberries, and rich flavors for a delightful morning dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 loaf French Bread day-old preferred
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened, Philadelphia recommended
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar no substitutes recommended
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract can swap for almond extract
  • 2 cups Milk whole preferred
  • 8 Large Eggs whisk until pale
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 cups Blueberries fresh preferred, frozen acceptable but may release moisture
Optional Additions
  • 1 drizzle Icing for added sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in blueberries.
  2. Layer the Bread: Butter a baking dish, cube the French bread, and layer it evenly in the dish.
  3. Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bread layer, spreading it evenly.
  4. Add More Bread Cubes: Add remaining bread cubes on top and gently press down.
  5. Create the Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg; pour over the layered bread.
  6. Soak the Casserole: Press bread down gently, sprinkle blueberries on top, cover with foil, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  7. Preheat and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), bake covered for 45 minutes.
  8. Final Baking and Serving: Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes, cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use day-old bread and allow proper soaking time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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