Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole that will surely brighten up your breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 slices dry white bread , cut into 1/2 inch cubes ( about 8 cups , see NOTE )
	2 packages cream cheese , cut into 3/4 inch cubes
	1 cup fresh blueberries or 1 cup frozen blueberries
	12 eggs
	2 cups milk
	1/2 cup maple syrup or 1/2 cup maple syrup
	maple syrup or maple syrup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

322

Sugar

27g

Fat

16g

Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole is a mouthwatering breakfast dish that will make any morning brighter. Made with cubed white bread, cream cheese, fresh blueberries, eggs, milk, and maple syrup, this breakfast casserole has everything you need to start your day. It is a perfect choice for busy mornings or a special occasion breakfast because it can be prepared the night before and just baked in the morning. The creamy and sweet texture of the cream cheese, combined with the juicy and sweet-tart blueberries, creates a delicious taste in every bite. This recipe serves 12, making it perfect for big families or gatherings. Serve it warm with extra maple syrup on top for a decadent treat.

Instructions

1.	Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.	Arrange half of the bread cubes in the dish.
3.	Scatter cream cheese cubes and blueberries over the bread cubes.
4.	Arrange the remaining bread cubes over the top.
5.	In a large bowl mix eggs, milk and maple syrup. Pour mixture evenly over bread cubes.
6.	Cover and refrigerate overnight.
7.	Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
8.	Bake casserole, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and is perfect for feeding a crowd.

The combination of blueberries and cream cheese creates a delicious taste in every bite.

CONS

It is high in calories, fat and sugar, making it unsuitable for those on a restrictive diet.

Eating it regularly may lead to weight gain and several health problems.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish cannot be considered particularly healthy due to its high calorie and sugar content, blueberries are known for their high antioxidant activity and vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin K.
Blueberries have also been linked to improving heart health and brain function.