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Creamy Overnight Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

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A creamy, custardy French toast casserole layered with cream cheese cubes and bursting with fresh or frozen blueberries. Perfect for an easy, make-ahead breakfast that feels indulgent and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (day-old bread preferred)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional topping)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Cut brioche or challah loaf into 1-inch cubes. Cube the cream cheese.
  2. Toss bread cubes gently with blueberries in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  4. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  5. Spread half of the bread and blueberry mixture evenly in the dish. Distribute half of the cream cheese cubes over this layer.
  6. Add the remaining bread and blueberries, then top with the rest of the cream cheese cubes evenly scattered.
  7. Pour custard mixture over the layered bread, pressing lightly to help absorb custard. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Refrigerate overnight (minimum 8 hours) to soak.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove foil and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and custard is set.
  10. If using topping, mix brown sugar, chopped nuts, and melted butter; sprinkle on casserole 15 minutes before baking is done.
  11. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking. Cut into squares and serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use day-old brioche or challah for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute milk and cream with plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free cream cheese. Toss frozen blueberries with flour to prevent bleeding. Chill cream cheese cubes before assembling to help them hold shape. Cover with foil if browning too fast during baking.

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Keywords: blueberry, cream cheese, French toast casserole, overnight, easy breakfast, brunch, make-ahead

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