Description
Indulge in the delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole, a perfect centerpiece for any breakfast or brunch gathering. This scrumptious dish combines fluffy French toast with rich cream cheese and sweet blueberries, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Ideal for busy hosts, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to savor every moment with your guests. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a casual weekend meal, this casserole is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old French bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups half and half
- â…“ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen tossed in flour)
- 18 oz cream cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and layer bread cubes evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and stir gently to combine.
- Add cream cheese and blueberries on top; press down slightly to incorporate.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (143g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 312mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 186mg