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Blueberry Cream Cheese Casserole

Irresistible Blueberry Cream Cheese Casserole for Cozy Mornings

A delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Casserole perfect for cozy breakfasts, featuring a custard soaked French bread and sweet blueberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 loaf French Bread day-old preferred
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Half and Half or whole milk
  • 1 cup Sugar brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract use pure for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Fresh/Frozen Blueberries coat frozen in flour
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Raw Sugar optional, for topping
For the Blueberry Sauce
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Sugar to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Additional Blueberries

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the French bread into uniform 1-inch cubes and place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, gently stirring to coat.
  4. Fold in the blueberries and cubed cream cheese carefully.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake the casserole for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and set in the middle.
  8. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch, and bring to a gentle boil. Add additional blueberries and simmer until thickened.
  9. Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before cutting and serve warm drizzled with blueberry sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use day-old bread and chill the mixture overnight to enhance flavor and texture.

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