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Delicious Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole – creamy, fruity, and ready in 85 mins. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

Casserole Preparation
  1. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish and arrange the French bread cubes evenly inside.
  2. Distribute the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread.
  3. Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top of the cream cheese and bread.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and whisk until well combined.
  5. Slowly pour the mixture over the bread, cream cheese, and blueberries, ensuring all bread pieces are well soaked.
  6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
Baking Instructions
  1. Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  4. Then cover 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. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
  3. Continue cooking for about 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.
Nutrition
  1. Calories: 621 Fat: 31g Cholesterol: 350mg Sodium: 569mg Carbohydrate: 68g Protein: 19g