Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a simple and delicious breakfast recipe perfect to feed a crowd. For additional delish breakfast casseroles try Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake, or Overnight French Toast Bake.
Blueberries + Cream Cheese = Delish!!
Blueberries and cream cheese are such a delicious combination. You have the tang of the cream cheese paired with the sweet bursts of blueberries making for a perfect bite. This casserole can me made the night ahead, making your morning easy and TASTY! I love when I can have such a scrumptious dish without waking up at the crack of dawn to get it on the table in time for breakfast. Let’s just say, I like me sleep…but I also love food! With the cream cheese and berry combination, this blueberry french toast casserole could even be a sweet dessert.
How to Make cake bars
SPREAD. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish, and spread half of the bread cubes in the bottom of the dish. SPRINKLE. Sprinkle the cream cheese pieces and blueberries evenly over the top of bread cubes. Top with the remaining bread cubes. WHISK. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. POUR. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. REFRIGERATE. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. BAKE. Remove the casserole from the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350. Bake 30 minutes (still covered with foil), then remove the foil and bake and additional 25-30 minutes, until cooked through. TOPPING: The best part!!
ADD. While the casserole is baking, make the syrup by adding the blueberries, sugar, corn starch, and water to a medium saucepan. SIMMER & STAND. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the blueberries burst and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes before serving. SERVE. To serve, cut squares of the french toast casserole and drizzle with the blueberry syrup.
Recipe Tips
Breads: You can use all types of bread from French bread to Texas toast. No matter what type of bread you use– make sure it’s crusty. Be sure the bread is a little stale and crusty. The lack of moisture will mean that it can absorb more of the delicious egg custard. Along with using crusty bread, here are a few other tips for making the best blueberry baked french toast:
Beat the eggs well. You don’t want to have streaks of rubbery egg whites. If you can’t soak the casserole overnight try to at least soak it for 3-4 hours so that the bread has enough time to soak up the custard. Use other fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, peaches or apples. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. Try mascarpone cheese instead of cream cheese.
Making Ahead and Storing
Make ahead: If you want to make this casserole further ahead than the day before, you can easily store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Assemble the casserole as stated in steps 1 and 2. Instead of putting it in the fridge, cover the pan with plastic wrap and then add a layer of aluminum foil. Label and freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking. Leftovers: Store leftover casserole in the fridge or freezer. Be sure to use an airtight and, if applicable, freezer safe container.
Fridge: Store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Freezer: Store in the freezer for 1-2 months. To reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Preheat the oven to 350°F until warm in the center. If you are in a hurry you can also use the microwave.
For more Breakfast Bakes, try:
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole Breakfast Pizza Breakfast Egg Cups Breakfast Enchilada Casserole
