Description
Indulge in the delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole, a perfect centerpiece for any breakfast or brunch gathering. This delicious dish features soft, custardy French toast layered with creamy, tangy cream cheese and juicy blueberries. Whether you’re hosting a holiday celebration or enjoying a relaxed Sunday morning, this casserole is sure to impress family and friends alike. Its make-ahead convenience allows you to prepare it the night before, so you can savor every moment with your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf French bread (about 8 cups, day-old preferred)
- 8 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or floured frozen blueberries
- 18 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- Raw sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and gently stir to coat.
- Add cubed cream cheese and blueberries on top; press down slightly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Uncover and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 210mg