Delicious Blueberry French Toast Casserole | Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipe

Recipe Introduction

If you want to serve something special for breakfast to your family, this Blueberry French Toast Casserole recipe is the perfect choice. It gained immense popularity among food enthusiasts last month due to its amazing combination of cream cheese and fresh blueberries, making every bite feel special.

The best part of this recipe is that you can prepare it the night before and store it in the fridge. In the morning, all you need to do is bake it. Patricia Axelsen (from Minnesota) shared this recipe from her local blueberry grower, calling it “the best breakfast dish I’ve ever tasted.” With the combination of cream cheese and berries, this casserole will make you feel like you’re having dessert for breakfast.

Ingredients list.

For the Casserole:

• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed)

• 12 large eggs

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Sauce:

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

• 1 tablespoon butter

Casserole Preparation:

1. Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish and arrange the French bread cubes inside.

2. Evenly distribute the cream cheese cubes over the bread.

3. Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top of the cream cheese and bread.

4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Then add milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing well.

5. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the bread, cream cheese, and blueberries, ensuring that all the bread pieces are fully soaked.

     6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (for at least 8 hours).

Baking Instructions:

1. Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

4. Then, cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set.

5. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Blueberry Sauce:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water.

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.

4. Add blueberries and simmer for 8–10 minutes.

5. Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted and well combined.

     6. Serve warm over the French toast casserole.

Nutritional Information
Per serving (with blueberry sauce):

• Calories: 621

• Total Fat: 31g (Saturated Fat: 15g)

• Cholesterol: 350mg

• Sodium: 569mg

• Carbohydrates: 68g (Sugars: 44g, Fiber: 2g)

• Protein: 19g

Recipe Variations and Tips

Berry Mix Option: For a colorful twist, use strawberries, raspberries, or a mix of berries along with the blueberries.

Nutty Flavor: Add toasted pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and a rich, nutty taste.

Citrus Twist: Enhance the flavor by adding a touch of lemon zest.

Dairy Alternatives: For a dairy-free version, substitute with plant-based milk and vegan cream cheese.

Cooking Tips

• Use stale bread for better absorption of the egg mixture and a richer texture.

• Overnight soaking is essential to achieve the best consistency and flavor.

• Covering with foil ensures the casserole cooks evenly throughout.

• It’s important to bring the dish to room temperature before baking for even cooking.

• Check doneness with a toothpick — the center should come out clean.

  Enjoy!

Delicious Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Daily Dish delight

Blueberry French Toast Casserole – creamy, fruity, and ready in 85 mins. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed)
• 12 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Sauce

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

 

Casserole Preparation

• Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish and arrange the French bread cubes evenly inside.
• Distribute the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread.
• Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top of the cream cheese and bread.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and whisk until well combined.
• Slowly pour the mixture over the bread, cream cheese, and blueberries, ensuring all bread pieces are well soaked.
• Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).

Baking Instructions

• Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Then cover with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set.
• Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Blueberry Sauce

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
• Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
• Add blueberries and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted and well combined.
• Serve warm over the French toast casserole.

Nutrition

• Calories: 621 Fat: 31g Cholesterol: 350mg Sodium: 569mg Carbohydrate: 68g Protein: 19g

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