Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole, a warm and gooey breakfast treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This make-ahead dish combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with sweet blueberries layered between fluffy French bread. Whether for a family brunch, special celebrations, or cozy weekends, this casserole is an effortless way to impress your guests while enjoying more time together. Plus, it’s customizable—swap blueberries for your favorite fruits or add nuts for added crunch! Prepare it the night before and simply pop it in the oven in the morning for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (split)
- 2 cups blueberries (divided)
- 2 loaves cubed French bread
- 2 cups milk
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Mix in vanilla and fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Layer half of the cubed French bread in a baking dish. Spread cream cheese mixture over the top and sprinkle with remaining blueberries. Add remaining bread cubes.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining vanilla extract. Pour evenly over casserole layers.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for about 75 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Use day-old bread for optimal absorption of the custard mixture. Feel free to add lemon zest or alternative fruits for variation.