Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole
If you’re seeking a heartwarming breakfast that combines ease with delightful flavor, the Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole is your answer. This cozy dish is a family favorite, allowing you to prepare it the night before and enjoy a leisurely morning without the rush. With layers of creamy goodness, fresh blueberries, and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for any occasion—be it a lazy weekend brunch or a festive gathering. Once you taste this delicious casserole, it’s bound to become a go-to recipe in your home!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (split)
- 2 cups blueberries (divided)
- 2 loaves cubed French bread
- 2 cups milk
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and half of the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Layer half of the cubed French bread in a baking dish; top with half of the blueberries and dollops of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining vanilla extract; pour over layered ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), uncover casserole, and bake for about 75 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg