Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Breakfast can feel fancy with this Blueberry French Toast Casserole. It’s super easy to make and oh-so versatile.
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread cubed into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
- 6 eggs
- 1 1⁄4 cup whole milk
- 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
Optional Garnish
- Fresh berries
- powdered sugar
- syrup
Instructions
- Using non-stick cooking spray or butter, grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place the bread cubes into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle blueberries and cream cheese over bread pieces. Toss lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the middle is set and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, and garnish with fresh blueberries and powdered sugar.
- Serve with warm maple syrup.