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Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 8 hours 90 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

This Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a creamy, fruit-packed breakfast delight perfect for busy mornings. Layers of cubed French bread are soaked in a flavorful egg mixture and layered with a luscious cream cheese and blueberry filling, then baked to golden perfection. The recipe is prepared the night before, allowing the bread to soak up all the rich flavors, resulting in a warm, comforting casserole that’s bursting with fresh blueberry goodness.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz softened cream cheese (preferably Philadelphia Cream Cheese)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (split: half for cream cheese, half for egg mixture)
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 cup blueberries

Bread Layers

  • 2 loaves cubed French bread (day-old bread preferred)

Egg Mixture

  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended for richness)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (remaining half)
  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries to distribute them evenly.
  2. Layer Bread and Cream Cheese: Spread a layer of cubed French bread evenly along the bottom of a 10×14-inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over this bread layer. Top with the remaining bread cubes to form a second layer.
  3. Mix Egg Mixture and Assemble: In a large bowl, whisk together 8 eggs, 2 cups milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered bread in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Sprinkle 1 cup of blueberries evenly over the top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before baking to take the chill off.
  4. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) in preparation for baking.
  5. Bake Covered: Place the covered baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Bake Uncovered: After 45 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for approximately 30 more minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your creamy and fruity breakfast casserole!

Notes

  • Day-old French bread absorbs the custard mixture better, making the casserole more moist and flavorful.
  • You can substitute whole milk with any milk of your choice, but whole milk adds richness.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar or maple syrup when serving.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: blueberry breakfast casserole, overnight French toast casserole, baked French toast, creamy breakfast casserole, fruit breakfast bake

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