Description
Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a delightful brunch dish that combines fluffy brioche bread, rich cream cheese, and sweet blueberries baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for special occasions or cozy family breakfasts, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible morning treat that feels like dessert.
Ingredients
- Day-old brioche or challah bread
- Fresh blueberries
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
- Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top and gently press them down.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 112mg