Baked Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
This decadent baked French toast casserole features a creamy blend of cream cheese and juicy blueberries, topped with a sweet blueberry sauce for a delightful breakfast treat. The soft, custardy bread soaks up the rich custard filling for a delicious and indulgent morning meal.
Instructions
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Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the prepared dish, then top with the cream cheese cubes and blueberries. Cover with the remaining bread cubes.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and maple syrup or honey. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, making sure all the cubes are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the blueberries and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter.
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Serve the baked French toast casserole warm, with the blueberry sauce drizzled over the top.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 8 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
