Blueberry French Toast Casserole
A rich baked French toast casserole layered with cubed French bread, sweetened cream cheese, warm spices, and blueberries. After resting overnight, the bread absorbs the custard, creating a creamy interior with a lightly golden baked top.
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Ingredients
- 2 loaves French bread cut into cubes, preferably day-old
- 8 large eggs
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 cups blueberries divided into two 1-cup portions
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups milk with whole milk recommended for extra richness
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract divided
- 2 tablespoons milk preferably whole milk, for the cream cheese layer
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until the filling becomes smooth, creamy, and evenly blended.
- Fold 1 cup of blueberries into the cream cheese mixture with a gentle hand so the berries remain intact and are distributed throughout the filling.
- Arrange half of the cubed French bread across the bottom of a 10×14-inch baking dish, forming an even layer.
- Spread the blueberry cream cheese mixture over the bread layer, covering it as evenly as possible.
- Place the remaining bread cubes over the cream cheese layer to create the top bread layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2 cups milk, remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the custard mixture is fully combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered bread, making sure the liquid reaches the bread throughout the dish.
- Scatter the remaining 1 cup of blueberries evenly over the surface.
- Cover the baking dish securely with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Take the casserole out of the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, or 190°C.
- Bake the covered casserole for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for about 30 additional minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly after removing it from the oven before serving.