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Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole: Easy Family Delight

A delightful Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole that combines cream cheese, fresh blueberries, and eggs for a perfect family breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the cream cheese mixture

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract split
  • 1 cup blueberries

For the bread layers

  • 2 loaves cubed french bread

For the egg mixture

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture

  • In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.

Assemble the Bread Layers

  • Layer the bottom of a baking dish with bread cubes, creating an even base.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over this layer of bread cubes.
  • Top with the remaining bread cubes to form the second layer.

Prepare and Add the Egg Mixture

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of milk, eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
  • Pour this mixture over the layered bread in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of blueberries evenly on top.
  • Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the dish from the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before baking.

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the dish.

Bake the Dish

  • Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 45 minutes with the foil on.
  • After 45 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking until the center is set and the top is lightly browned, about 30 more minutes.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
  • Enjoy your delicious, creamy blueberry layered bread pudding!

Notes

This casserole is perfect for breakfast or brunch, and it can be prepared the night before for ease in the morning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg
Keyword blueberry, Casserole, easy recipe, family meal, French Toast, overnight
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