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Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese Swirl

A close-up of a square slice of blueberry french toast casserole with a creamy filling and golden top.
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Prepare this make-ahead breakfast casserole the night before for a stress-free, crowd-pleasing brunch. It features soft bread soaked in a rich custard, loaded with juicy blueberries and a creamy center.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (16 ounces) French bread or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk (for cream cheese mixture)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional topping: Powdered sugar or maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the cubed bread evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup milk until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the bread layer.
  3. Scatter all the blueberries over the cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining bread cubes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2 cups milk, heavy cream, 3/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  5. Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and blueberries in the baking dish, pressing down gently to help the bread absorb the liquid.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the plastic wrap.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed, golden brown, and the center is set. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm with powdered sugar or maple syrup.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use slightly stale or day-old bread; it absorbs the custard better.
  • If you use frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the casserole.
  • This is an excellent make ahead breakfast casserole for busy mornings.

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