Description
Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a deliciously decadent breakfast dish that brings comfort and joy to your table. This easy-to-make casserole features layers of buttery brioche soaked in a creamy custard, filled with juicy blueberries and rich cream cheese. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, this delightful dish will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old brioche bread, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Spread cubed bread evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with half of the blueberries until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, ensuring even coverage.
- Add dollops of cream cheese mixture and remaining blueberries on top; gently press down.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 175mg