Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Whether served as breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this make-ahead overnight blueberry French toast casserole is sure to please!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 12 large eggs
• 12 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch pan and spread half of the bread cubes over the bottom. Top with cream cheese and 1 cup blueberries. Layer remaining bread cubes on top.

Step 3

Mix together eggs, milk, and syrup in a bowl. Pour over the bread cubes in the pan. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 4

Remove from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes more.

Step 6

While casserole bakes, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch for sauce. Bring to a boil until thickened. Reduce to a simmer and add blueberries and butter until cooked down. Serve on top of casserole or on the side.