Description
Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a decadent breakfast dish that combines fluffy challah bread, creamy cheese, and sweet blueberries. Perfect for brunch or special gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma that will have everyone rushing to the table. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that transforms any morning into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups challah bread, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cubed challah bread and blueberries. Toss gently.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bread and blueberries; press down gently to soak.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg