Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast dish that combines the comforting flavors of French toast with the sweetness of blueberries. This make-ahead recipe allows the bread to absorb the custard mixture overnight, resulting in a rich and satisfying meal perfect for leisurely mornings or special occasions.​

Ingredients:

For the casserole:

• 12 slices of day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes​
• 2 cups fresh blueberries​Recipe Girl®
• 8 large eggs​
• 2 cups milk​Recipe Girl®
• 1 cup heavy cream​Kalefornia Kravings+2Simply Recipes+2Allrecipes+2
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided​Southern Living
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract​Southern Living
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon​Recipe Girl®+2Allrecipes+2Simply Recipes+2
• ¼ teaspoon salt​
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes​

For the blueberry sauce:

• 1 cup white sugar​Allrecipes
• 1 cup water​Allrecipes+1Simply Recipes+1
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch​
• 1 cup fresh blueberries​Allrecipes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter​

Instructions:

1. Prepare the casserole:
   • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.​
   • Arrange half of the bread cubes in the dish.​Reddit+2Wishes and Dishes+2Kalefornia Kravings+2
   • Scatter the cream cheese cubes and 1 cup of blueberries over the bread.​
   • Top with the remaining bread cubes.​
2. Prepare the custard:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, ½ cup of sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.​
   • Pour this mixture evenly over the bread and blueberry layers in the baking dish.​
   • Gently press down the bread to ensure it absorbs the custard.​
   • Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours).​
3. Bake the casserole:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).​
   • Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.​
   • Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.​
4. Prepare the blueberry sauce:
   • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.​
   • Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.​
   • Boil for about 3 minutes until the mixture thickens.​
   • Stir in the blueberries and reduce the heat to low.​
   • Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the blueberries begin to pop.​
   • Stir in the butter until melted and smooth.​Wishes and Dishes+9Allrecipes+9Kalefornia Kravings+9
5. Serve:
   • Slice the baked casserole into individual servings.​
   • Spoon the warm blueberry sauce over each serving.​
   • Enjoy your delicious Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole!​Reddit

Tips:

• Bread Selection: Using day-old bread helps it absorb the custard without becoming too soggy.​
• Berry Variations: Feel free to substitute blueberries with other berries like strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries.​
• Make-Ahead: Preparing the casserole the night before allows the flavors to meld and simplifies morning preparation.​

This Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a wonderful blend of textures and flavors, making it a favorite choice for family breakfasts and special gatherings.